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Lindsay staff urge council to prioritize Westwood, downtown sidewalks as street-funding shortfall tightens
Summary
Staff presented a street-and-sidewalk prioritization plan, highlighting Westwood and downtown sidewalk rehabilitation; staff warned the street fund lost a large refuse contribution and urged council to set budget targets and priorities so the city can apply Measure R and other grant funds efficiently.
City public works and planning staff on May 27 asked the Lindsay City Council to set priorities and budget targets for street rehabilitation and sidewalk repair, urging the council to consider Westwood, central corridors near Jefferson School and downtown sidewalk rehabilitation among the highest priorities.
Staff said the city’s 200-series street fund had a reported cash balance and projected revenue and described a recent reduction in the fund’s ongoing revenue because refuse-related allocations to the street fund have fallen sharply. Staff recommended council consider (1) selecting a rehab package (staff suggested Package 2 as the next focus), (2) adopting a budget…
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