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Springfield board approves package of zoning changes, bond measures and employee pay
Summary
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Nov. 18 approved a slate of zoning amendments and rezones, authorized borrowing for a new fire station and electric-system projects, and approved longevity pay for full-time employees; most motions passed unanimously, with one rezoning at 506 5th Ave passing 6–1.
The Springfield Board of Mayor and Aldermen met Nov. 18 and approved a multi-item legislative package that included zoning changes, bond resolutions and administrative measures.
Most items on the legislative docket passed with little discussion. The board approved ordinance 25-27 (amending Title 16 sidewalk regulations), ordinances 25-28, 25-29, 25-30, 25-31, 25-32 and 25-33 (various rezones and zoning-code changes) by voice votes recorded as unanimous. The board also approved resolution 25-22 authorizing longevity pay for full-time city employees.
Two linked resolutions authorizing issuance of general obligation bonds — an initial resolution (25-23) and an authorizing resolution (25-24) — were approved to fund construction of Fire Station No. 3. City staff said the planned issuance is up to $6,500,000 and that the…
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