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Council approves $186,000 for emergency repairs at Florence Village; residents press council on mobile-home purchases and displacement
Summary
Council approved a $186,000 transfer from the Bell Community Housing Authority for emergency electrical repairs at Florence Village Mobile Home Park after an electrical fire. During public comment residents urged the council to halt displacement plans and demanded transparency about recent property purchases on Woodward Avenue.
The Bell City Council on March 11 approved a $186,000 budget amendment by the Bell Community Housing Authority to pay for emergency electrical repairs at Florence Village Mobile Home Park after a Feb. 17 electrical fire, and heard repeated public pleas to prevent displacement related to recent property acquisitions.
Staff reported Southern California Edison required replacement and inspection of damaged electrical panels and associated wiring before service could be reenergized. Staff presented a breakdown of costs and said the remaining estimated work would bring the total to roughly $186,000; temporary generators had been used in the interim. Staff estimated about 25 families were affected and said…
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