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UEA confirms $95,000 dumpster program budget and clarifies $10,000 for weekend personnel support
Summary
The La Porte UEA reaffirmed a $95,000 budget for a downtown dumpster program, specifying $85,000 for dumpster costs and $10,000 for weekend personnel support tied to an existing code enforcement position.
The La Porte Urban Enterprise Association confirmed a previously approved $95,000 budget allocation for a downtown dumpster program and clarified how that money will be used: $85,000 for dumpster costs and $10,000 for part-time weekend personnel support.
Staff presented the clarification as a redistribution within the already approved budget, saying the position will not be a standalone hire solely for the dumpster program. Instead, the part-time weekend work will be covered by the staff member assigned to code enforcement duties; that person will provide coverage on Saturdays to monitor dumpster activity. The board voted to formalize the clarified allocation so the program can move forward under the existing budget.
The board emphasized that the total budget remains unchanged. Staff said the weekend personnel support is intended to monitor activity and items placed in the dumpsters and to support enforcement efforts.
Ending: The motion to formalize the allocation passed; staff will proceed under the previously approved budget and arrange weekend monitoring as described.
