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Council raises senior fund support to $300,000; library repairs and ARPA improvements draw debate
Summary
Council members debated longstanding repair needs at Burton Memorial and Baker Park libraries, noted a $300,000 general-fund contribution to the Senior Citizen Center Fund, and discussed moving $100,000 in ARPA funds for senior-center improvements into the next fiscal year due to project delays.
The Burton City Council reviewed the Senior Citizen Center Fund budget, including a $300,000 general-fund contribution and $100,000 in ARPA funds carried forward for senior-center improvements.
Councilmember Candace Miller said residents and library users have complained about deferred repairs at Burton Memorial Library, citing “columns rotting” and roof issues that were expected to be addressed last July. “I’ve had several complaints about the situation over there with the columns rotting, the roof leaking,” Miller said.
City staff responding to council said funds previously allocated for library repairs have…
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