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Council and schools debate CIP priorities as public commenters urge safety and funding for educators
Summary
Officials reviewed deferred capital spending, bathroom and auditorium upgrades at Charlottesville High School and a $19 million authorized-but-not-issued capital list; public commenters urged improved grounds maintenance after vehicle fires and asked the council to fully fund educators’ contracts.
Council members pressed school and city staff on the status of capital projects and unspent authorizations. One council member noted a reported $5.8 million lump sum to schools and roughly $19 million of authorized-but-not-issued school capital commitments and asked why projects approved in prior years remain unfinished or unfunded in practice.
City staff explained bonds are sold…
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