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Council removes $110,000 ice‑cream project from FY2025 budget
Summary
After debate about grant timing and project scope, the board voted to remove a $110,000 grant‑funded remodeling project (described as a hand‑dipped ice‑cream concept) from the proposed FY2025 budget; the grant itself remains available but the expense and revenue were taken out of the draft.
During the Parks and tourism discussion an alderman proposed dropping a $110,000 grant‑funded project (described in the application as an ice‑cream/soda shop remodel) from the FY2025 draft. The board debated whether the grant could be repurposed or if the original application constraints required the project to proceed as submitted.
Aldermen noted the grant deadline stretched into autumn but also said the board had not yet committed to spending the funds. After discussion, a show‑of‑hands vote was taken and the majority instructed staff to remove the $110,000 revenue and associated expense from the proposed budget lines (40301). Mayor Filley clarified the grant remains in existence but that the board did not want the specific hand‑dipped ice‑cream equipment and food‑service build‑out budgeted at this time.
Board members asked staff to keep the grant paperwork and to advise the board of alternatives if proponents could bring a revised proposal that matches board priorities. Staff said they would remove the amount from the draft and retain the grant as an item for future consideration.
