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East Ridge council approves budget amendment, multiple contracts and first readings; several items sent back for staff revision
Summary
At its Oct. 9 meeting, East Ridge City Council adopted a fiscal-year budget amendment tied to a FEMA/TEMA grant, approved emergency ditch repairs and multiple construction contracts, and advanced two ordinances on first reading. Council also directed staff to revise a mobile food vending ordinance after extended debate.
The East Ridge City Council on Oct. 9 approved a series of financial and contracting items and advanced two ordinances on first reading.
On a unanimous roll call, the council approved Ordinance 12-33, a second and final reading amending the fiscal-year 2026 operating budget. Finance staff said the change records receipt of a grant tied to a 2020 FEMA/TEMA award and will reimburse previously expended funds into the appropriate fund balance. "We were notified from FEMA, TEMA, about a grant from 2020 that we're finally gonna receive the money," said Miss Qualls, who presented the ordinance. Council voted yes: Vice Mayor Tyler, Council Members Cagle, Ezell and Witt, and Mayor Williams.
The council also approved several resolutions and contract awards:
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