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Montgomery City Council schedules March 3 vote and affirms $25 million package for Jackson High School
Summary
Council read a resolution acknowledging receipt of a bid and confirmed plans for a public hearing and March 3 vote on a funding package to support Jackson High School; council said the $25 million figure was a rounded package that includes $22.5 million for hospital/capital outlay and a $5.5 million land purchase offset.
The Montgomery City Council read a resolution acknowledging receipt of a bid and confirming the city’s intent to comply with statutory and constitutional public hearing requirements before finalizing warrant documents and a related funding agreement for Jackson High School.
Council President told members the earliest the council could vote on the package is March 3, after required notice and public hearing steps. “So this resolution that we’re passing is to let Jackson High School know that we’re not withdrawing the $25,000,000. We’re just going through a proper process,” the Council President said.
Staff clarified the $25 million figure was a rounded package designed to offset a recent land purchase of $5,500,000; the ordinance text will specify $22.5 million for Jackson Hospital and other capital outlay, with the larger $25 million figure reflecting rounding to cover the additional costs. Councilmembers discussed the timeline for notice and the requirement that the city follow amendment- and notice-related procedures spelled out in the resolution.
No final vote on the funding package occurred at this meeting; council members and staff said the procedural steps and a public hearing must take place prior to any March 3 vote.
