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Board weighs up to $650,000 in city funds to support stormwater work for Franktown Open Hearts facility
Summary
The board discussed a staff proposal to help Franktown Open Hearts offset stormwater infrastructure costs for a new facility at Johnson Circle and Granbury Street. Staff proposed a capped, multi-year contribution prioritized from county adequate‑facilities tax and CDBG funds, with gating tied to construction milestones and inspection.
At the April 22 work session the Board of Mayor and Aldermen considered a staff proposal to provide partial city funding for stormwater infrastructure required to develop a new Franktown Open Hearts facility at the northeast corner of Johnson Circle and Granbury Street.
Vernon, a staff member who has worked with the parties, outlined options and funding priorities and said staff would like a directional amount from the board. Staff recommended prioritizing county adequate‑facilities tax dollars and CDBG funds, with general‑fund support as a last resort. Vernon described an anticipated multi‑year reimbursement approach and said “your general direction would be sufficient at this stage.”
Staff and board discussed costs…
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