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Council approves block vote to accept more than $6 million in state grants, authorizes salt dome, park and boardwalk projects
Summary
The council approved a block motion on April 1 to accept more than $6 million in state grants and other budget actions, including awards for Park Avenue and Kennedy Plaza, boardwalk upgrades, a salt storage dome and police headquarters renovations.
The Long Beach City Council on April 1 approved a block vote covering items 1 through 10, authorizing multiple grant acceptances and a budget amendment. Council members voted in favor (Bendo, Lester, Reinhart and President Finn); Vice President Fiamaro was recorded as absent.
Council members and staff identified more than $6 million in state funding summarized at the meeting. The awards and authorizations approved include (as presented during the meeting):
- A resolution to reallocate FEMA funds into the capital projects fund budget (agenda item 1). - Authorization to enter into a contract for beach access control services (agenda item 2, awarded to Yodle Pass; discussed separately). - Approval of the 2024 LOSAP (length of service award program) eligible volunteer firefighter list (agenda item 3); staff said the list includes individuals who met the 50-point threshold required under New York State General Municipal Law. - Acceptance of a $100,000 grant from the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York for renovation of…
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