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Council approves downtown event closures, equipment purchases and grants; tax‑abatement for Formavite tabled
Summary
At its March 4 meeting the Opelika City Council approved multiple event street closures, vehicle and radio purchases, a Pepperell Branch ADEM grant application, reappointments and several personnel resolutions; the council tabled the Formavite LLC tax‑abatement resolution after a request to postpone.
The Opelika City Council on March 4 voted on a package of routine permits, resolutions and appointments. Most items passed unanimously or by voice vote; one economic development abatement was tabled after a councilmember asked for more time to review details.
Event and street closures: The council approved multiple downtown street closures and special‑event permits, including a temporary fee closure for Bountree’s UNC Easter egg hunt (April 13), several downtown street closures for seasonal markets and community events (including a vintage market on May 17 and Heritage House and Touch Truck events on May 31) and a Relay For Life use of Courthouse Square. Motions to approve those closures were moved and passed by roll call.
Equipment and vehicle purchases: The council…
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