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Long Branch council adopts bond ordinance to fund Health and Technology Center and park improvements
Summary
The Long Branch City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 02-25, authorizing borrowing to fund a Health and Technology Center, park improvements at City Center Park, and acquisition of two properties. During public comment, residents questioned useful-life estimates and whether federal grants had been received.
The Long Branch City Council on Feb. 12 adopted Ordinance 02-25, a bond ordinance authorizing borrowing to fund multiple 2025 capital projects including renovation and construction at 228 Morris Avenue, a new Health and Technology Center at City Center Park, and acquisition of property at 209 Westwood Avenue.
The ordinance, introduced Jan. 22, was described at the meeting as appropriating $11,421,608 and authorizing bond issuance for a portion of the cost. During the public hearing Vincent Lepore questioned the schedule of useful lives used in the ordinance and whether the grants listed as funding for the projects had been received.
The ordinance provides for several components: (1) renovation and construction for a Health and Technology Center; (2)…
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