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Harrisville staff outline public works building wrap-up, bond referendum and moderate‑income housing compliance
Summary
Staff told the City Council the public works building should be complete in March, that a $600,000 federal grant for a road project requires a $150,000 local match, and that a $9 million bond referendum and moderate‑income housing compliance remain active budget priorities.
City staff told the Harrisville City Council that the public works building is tentatively scheduled for completion in March and that final project expenditures will require a budget amendment in June.
Staff also reported a federal appropriations grant of $600,000 for the 1750 North Road project; the grant requires a local match of $150,000, which staff plan to include in the budget and to self-perform portions of the work where feasible. Staff said they will assess what work can be done in-house to minimize the local match.
Staff reminded the council that a $9 million bond referendum is in motion and staff will meet with financial advisors to prepare for timelines tied to that referendum. A staff presenter said the council must take action in August if it wishes a public safety and city hall building to go on the November municipal ballot.
On housing obligations, staff reviewed the state’s moderate‑income housing report requirement and said noncompliance can trigger fines. Staff said cities under the law may face daily fines until compliance is restored; they noted jurisdictions under 5,000 population are exempt, while Harrisville’s population is about 7,000 and the city has roughly 1,200 entitled units awaiting construction. Staff said planning work on an attainable‑housing ordinance and the capital improvement plan will continue and that related items will return to the council for action.
No final votes were taken; staff said they will return with final project costs and timelines for council approval and will present any bond/tax-related ballot decisions in council sessions as required.
