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Assembly accepts CMAQ pass-through funds for sidewalk snow‑removal tractor amid debate on air‑quality priorities
Summary
The assembly approved acceptance of federal pass-through Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds and matching local money to buy a sidewalk snow-removal tractor, a move supporters said would improve winter accessibility and opponents said was a marginal air-quality measure; the ordinance passed 7–2.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly voted 7–2 on July 24 to accept CMAQ pass-through funds and local match to acquire sidewalk snow‑removal equipment intended to clear pedestrian routes more efficiently during winter. The ordinance appropriated $194,648 in federal pass-through grant funds and $39,736 in local match from the general fund balance for purchase of a sidewalk snow‑removal tractor and associated equipment. The administration said the funding comes through FAST Planning and that roughly $19,321 of the local match is eligible for reimbursement by the state as the funds are expended. Why it…
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