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Council approves JAG grant MOU, budget amendments, tree-removal change order and redevelopment documents
Summary
Jackson City Council on Jan. 20 unanimously approved a package of administrative and budget items including a JAG grant MOU, multiple budget amendments, a hazardous-tree removal change order and redevelopment-ready recertification documents.
Jackson City Council on Jan. 20 unanimously approved a series of administrative and budget measures, including a justice assistance grant memorandum of understanding, several budget amendments for state grant awards, a change order for hazardous tree removal and city redevelopment documents.
Key votes at the meeting included:
- Amendment to public-hearing citizen comment rules: The council approved an amendment that requires comments during a public hearing to remain relevant to the topic being considered and authorized the city manager and city attorney to make minor edits. The change was described by council as intended to preserve a hearing’s focus when there is no time limit and questions can be asked and answered. The measure passed unanimously.
- Authorization to sign JAG grant memorandum of understanding (MOU): Council authorized the city manager to sign a memorandum of understanding for the…
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