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Mayor asks council to declare splash pad emergency as finance committee outlines $453,010 parks appropriation
Summary
Council approved a parks appropriation and transfer to fund a revised splash pad estimate. The mayor asked council to adopt the measure as an emergency so staff can solicit bids and execute contracts quickly; public speakers asked for clarity about what happens to community donations.
Mayor: I would request that you pass the legislation for the splash pad as an emergency so that we can enter into contracts immediately and keep that project rolling.
Fostoria City Council approved an ordinance transferring funds from the general fund to the parks and recreation fund and appropriating money to cover a revised splash pad estimate, after the finance committee reported a projected increase of $453,010 to the parks fund when fiscal-year carryover is applied.
Why it matters: Council’s emergency declaration lets the city solicit bids and proceed toward contracting without waiting the usual three readings. The finance committee said the general fund remains in a solid position even…
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