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RDC approves routine minutes, claims, Scott Park land appropriation and Commerce Drive signal design services
Summary
At its March 18 meeting the Franklin City Redevelopment Commission approved minutes, accepted claims, updated a legal services agreement, appropriated funds for the Scott Park land closing and approved design services for a Commerce Drive traffic signal; resolutions and contract actions will appear in next month's financial updates.
The Franklin City Redevelopment Commission handled several procedural and procurement matters on March 18, approving minutes, claims and several resolutions.
Minutes and claims: The board approved the Feb. 18 minutes and accepted a small set of claims that staff circulated in advance.
Legal services agreement: The board approved an updated agreement to align the attorney hourly rate with other city boards; staff said Lynn Gray proposed the change and the rate was increased to $210 per hour.
Scott Park land purchase: The commission approved Resolution 2020Five-twelve1009200, which appropriates funds needed to close on the Scott Park property; staff said the closing is scheduled for March 25 and that the appropriation implements a previously authorized purchase agreement.
Commerce Drive traffic signal design: The commission approved Resolution 2025-1378000 to secure design services (Crossroad Engineers) for a Commerce Drive traffic signal and turn lane tied to a north-side development; assistant city engineer Matt McElroy described the work as initial design and noted the project cash-flow currently includes up to $800,000 if necessary.
Votes and motion notes: Each item was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote on the record; no roll‑call tallies with named votes were transcribed for these motions in the public record excerpt provided.
Next steps: Staff said the approved resolutions and contract items will be reflected in the next month’s financial reports and project cash‑flow updates.
