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Quiet‑zone funding in budget prompts council and public questions over liability and insurance
Summary
Council discussion during the Aug. 18 budget hearing spotlighted a proposed $400,000 quiet‑zone project, with councilors and a public commenter demanding clear answers on liability, insurance and ongoing maintenance before the city spends construction dollars.
A $400,000 earmark for a railroad “quiet zone” drew sustained questions during the council’s budget hearing on Aug. 18, with some council members and a public speaker urging the city to confirm insurance and ongoing maintenance implications before committing construction dollars.
Councilor Register said he was concerned that approving the quiet‑zone expenditure without answers on insurance exposure and long‑term upkeep would be “irresponsible.” He urged staff to obtain information from the Idaho Cities Risk Management Program (ICRMP) and Union…
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