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Small‑business districts ask St. Petersburg council for larger allotments; motion to reallocate $80,000 withdrawn
Summary
A representative of the Edge District asked council to raise annual Main Street district support from $55,000 to $75,000. Council debated an immediate $80,000 reallocation but withdrew the motion after staff said ordinance edits would require a recess; members agreed to pursue a new business item or separate resolution.
Nicole Waters, president of the Edge District, told the City Council that Main Street districts coordinate programming, cleanups and events that support hundreds of local businesses and argued the city should raise its annual support from $55,000 to $75,000 per district.
"We're here today to respectfully and enthusiastically request an increase in the annual city support from $55,000 to $75,000 per district," Waters said, emphasizing districts’…
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