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Council approves rule suspension to amend Safe Streets resolution after debate over process
Summary
Council suspended rules and approved an amendment to Resolution 2025‑0114 to clarify district projects (Maple Ash pilot), a Francis crossing location, and a Quick Build program review. Debate centered on whether rule suspension was appropriate to speed procurement and save bidding costs; the motion passed with opposition.
Councilmember Klitsky moved to suspend council rules and amend Resolution 2025‑0114 — the Safe Streets for All funding package — so staff could begin chartering and project work before year‑end. Klitsky told colleagues the administration requested the suspension to start work and save money on bids that could become more expensive if delayed into the new year.
The proposed changes clarified three…
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