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Forest Park DDA approves up to $20,000 to furnish East Street property as renovations near completion
Summary
The Forest Park Downtown Development Authority voted to approve up to $20,000 to furnish the East Street property as punch-list work continues on renovations. The meeting also included routine procedural votes and a recess to executive session.
The Forest Park Downtown Development Authority on Thursday approved spending of up to $20,000 to furnish the East Street property as renovations enter their final stages.
A staff member reporting to the DDA said the East Street renovations are “at the tail end” and listed remaining small items — painting inside a closet, tightening cabinet screws and trimming a backyard tree — that public works and contractors are addressing.
The DDA moved to approve “an amount not to exceed $20,000 to furnish the East Street property.” The motion was seconded by Nancy Howard and passed on a roll-call vote: Angeline Butler (Mayor) — yes; Jacqueline Faith — yes; Nancy Howard — yes; Trey Holland — yes; Jay Evans — yes. The mover of the motion was not specified in the meeting record.
Why it matters: The furnishing allotment is intended to conclude a multistep renovation project on East Street so the property will be ready for occupancy or use once the remaining punch-list items are completed.
Details: The staff presenter said contractors will meet next week to evaluate three outstanding items — tree trimming, a potential deck and fence insulation — and expected to have quotes by midweek. The presenter added that once those items are addressed the renovation work should be complete.
Votes at a glance: - Motion to adopt the meeting agenda — moved by Jacqueline Faith; seconded by Trey Holland; roll-call recorded as yes from Angeline Butler, Jacqueline Faith, Nancy Howard, Trey Holland and Jay Evans; outcome: approved. - Motion to adopt minutes from Jan. 23 — mover noted as Jay Evans; seconded by Trey Holland; roll-call recorded as yes from Angeline Butler, Jacqueline Faith, Nancy Howard, Trey Holland and Jay Evans; outcome: approved. - Motion to recess into executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate or legal matters — moved by Jay Evans; seconded (not specified); voice vote in favor recorded; outcome: approved.
The meeting then recessed into executive session.
The DDA did not provide an implementation timeline beyond the contractor meeting; staff said it would follow up with quotes and a status update.
