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Helena commission approves ADA ramp contract and two downtown TIF grants; appoints parks board member and tables Symphony funding
Summary
The Helena City Commission voted 3–0 to approve multiple routine and downtown-development items including an ADA ramp contract and two downtown TIF reimbursements, and tabled a proposed $35,000 URA allocation to the Helena Symphony.
The Helena City Commission voted 3–0 on several routine and downtown-development items, including the appointment of Michael Higgins to the City–County Parks Board, an extension of the Shopko Minor Subdivision preliminary plat, award of the FY26 ADA ramp contract, and two tax-increment financing reimbursements for downtown redevelopment. The commission also tabled a requested allocation of former consolidated URA funds to the Helena Symphony until Commissioner Reid can participate.
Appointment and consent - The commission approved the mayor’s appointment of Michael Higgins to a first term on the City–County Parks Board (Higgins is listed as a Helena School District representative). The motion carried 3–0. - The consent agenda, which included claims and a request to extend the Shopko Minor Subdivision preliminary plat from March 2025 to March 2028 (certificate of survey 3171732), was approved 3–0.
ADA ramp contract - The commission awarded the Transportation Systems FY26 Americans…
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