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Finance committee adds motor grader, sanctuary van and streetscape to 2026 borrowing request and CIP
Summary
Committee approved the 2026 borrowing request with amendments to add a used motor grader ($370,000) and a wildlife-sanctuary cargo van (~$55,000), and placed a $2.4M Adams/Washington streetscape project into year 3 of the CIP; a proposal to bond for electronic shelter locks was withdrawn.
The Finance Committee amended the city—s 2026 borrowing request after department testimony about longstanding equipment needs and operational efficiency.
Public Works staff told the committee their priority list included a motor grader that was functionally overdue for replacement; Alder Johnson moved to amend the borrowing request to add a used motor grader at $370,000. The amendment passed on a voice vote.
Parks staff said the Wildlife Sanctuary operates with an aging transport van (2006…
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