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Perry council reviews five-year capital plan; discusses aquatic center, parks and appraisal for proposed fire station site

2942354 · April 10, 2025
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Summary

Council reviewed the city's draft five-year capital improvement plan (CIP), discussed park improvements and an aquatic center concept, and authorized an updated appraisal for a potential fire-station site as staff prepares a competitive CDBG application due in early May.

City of Perry councilors spent substantial time reviewing a draft five-year capital improvement plan and discussing several potential projects — including park upgrades, an aquatic center concept and a proposed site for a consolidated fire station — and directed staff to obtain an updated appraisal for a parcel under consideration for the fire station.

Why it matters: The CIP outlines multi-year capital priorities; decisions about land, grant applications and project scope will shape the city's ability to compete for state and federal funds and affect long-term maintenance costs.

Council members and staff reviewed the CIP draft and clarified that some items listed as "already awarded" would be removed when the plan is finalized in July. Staff stressed the CIP is a planning and grant-prioritization…

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