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Commission approves budget amendment, several ordinances and Highland Park construction plans
Summary
At its April 28 meeting the City of Newberry commission approved a fiscal year 2024–25 budget amendment, advanced multiple ordinance readings and passed a construction-plan resolution for the Highland Park development. The body also confirmed planning and zoning appointments and authorized a CDBG application.
The City of Newberry commission approved several measures Tuesday night, including a budget amendment, planning and zoning appointments, a resolution authorizing submission of a Community Development Block Grant application and construction plans for the Highland Park residential development.
The commission voted unanimously to adopt a resolution (Res. 2025-12) that amends the city's fiscal year 2024'25 budget, citing revenues from right-of-way sale proceeds and donations for the Veterans Memorial and recognizing interest earnings for capital and enterprise funds. Amanda, acting director of finance, told commissioners the city was about 58% through the fiscal year and remained in compliance with the adopted budget.
The commission also approved a slate of appointments to the planning and zoning board and extended terms for several incumbents. The body passed a resolution appointing current and new members and filled two vacancies; Commissioner Clark moved the initial extension of two members and Commissioner Long seconded.
Commissioners authorized the city manager to file an application for Florida'administered Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for…
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