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Mayor says $1 million federal grant and local funds committed for North Highland Park; residents press council on delay and transparency
Summary
Mayor told the council that $1 million in federal funding plus $300,000 in local funds have been secured for North Highland Park renovations and set a bid opening for Oct. 9; several public commenters said the project is delayed and accused leaders of lack of transparency and possible impropriety.
The Prattville mayor told the City Council that the North Highland Park renovation is funded in part by a $1 million federal award and that the city has committed an additional $300,000 from local funds; the new bid opening is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 9, at 10 a.m.
Why this matters: North Highland Park is a community facility with sustained public interest; public commenters during the meeting criticized perceived delays and urged the council to act quickly and…
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