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Council hears updates on DRI, Department of State grants and capital projects including Niagara Street and DPW garage work

2117571 · January 7, 2025
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City staff briefed the Common Council on several capital projects and grant developments that could affect the downtown and waterfront.

City staff briefed the Common Council on several capital projects and grant developments that could affect the downtown and waterfront.

Staff credited outside grant consultants with a measurable return: council discussion referenced consultant-facilitated awards described as millions in grant funding brought to the city since the firm was hired. In the meeting staff singled out $10 million and other DRI-related funding as examples of recent awards the city helped secure, and said the city’s overall grant yield had been substantial since contracting the consultant.

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