Commissioner requests $7,000 for beautification; Toole asks about Downtown TIF use
May 8, 2026
Commissioner Kitty Strode requested $7,000 for beautification to plant 25 planters and light Welcome signs; Commissioner Hannah Toole asked the city manager to consult the City Attorney about whether Downtown TIF funds could pay for beautification instead of the General Fund.
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Commissioner Kitty Strode asked the board to include $7,000 for Beautification in the FY2027 budget to fund planting 25 planters and cover lighting for the Welcome signs. Strode said she had not requested funding last year and presented the item as a modest, targeted expense.
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