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City to front engineering costs for DOT-funded Tennessee Avenue sidewalk project; budget amendment proposed
Summary
Staff asked the commission to add a budget amendment to pay engineering costs up front for a DOT 100% funded Tennessee Avenue sidewalk grant; staff also requested $25,100 for office supplies (new computer).
City staff asked the commission to approve a budget amendment to cover upfront engineering invoices for a Tennessee Avenue sidewalk project that is fully funded by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
A staff member said the Tennessee Avenue project is funded through a DOT grant that is "100% funded," but the city must pay the engineering consultant before it can request reimbursement from DOT. "That's why I'm asking to add this item to the agenda or to the budget," the staff member said.
During the discussion, the staff member also requested adding $25,100 to the office-supplies line to purchase a new computer for the office. Commissioners asked procedural and stewardship questions about the request.
No formal vote or specific amendment language was recorded in the pre-meeting remarks; staff indicated the proposed change is to allow the city to cover initial consultant invoices and then seek reimbursement from DOT per grant procedures.
