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Aldermen agree in principle to pursue school-safety grant; formal vote not taken
Summary
Board members signaled consensus to pursue a school-safety/crosswalk grant application covering city schools, with staff citing a Feb. 7 application deadline. Speaker 4 offered to make a motion; no formal recorded vote occurred.
Speaker 2 raised concerns about school-safety and crosswalk improvements after a recent incident and asked whether the budget could support such work or whether staff should pursue grant funding. Speaker 1 said she had contacted Lindsay Weiss in Tom's group and recommended submitting a grant application that would cover all city schools and allow cost-share. "We would need to submit an application by February 7," Speaker 1 said, and asked for a motion if the board wanted staff to pursue the application.
Speaker 4 said, "I'll make the motion to reach out for a grant for that project." Members said the item was consensus and not an official action. Speaker 3 noted any grant money for safety would be welcome. Staff said they would incorporate the grant pursuit into the capital planning process.
Because the board indicated consensus rather than recording a formal vote, staff will list the grant application among capital priorities and return with needed documentation if the board wishes to proceed with a formal action.
