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South Weber council keeps $4.5M road project in FY2027 budget while deferring bidding to pursue grants
Summary
Council members agreed to reserve funding for a proposed infrastructure project at 7375 South and 125 East in the FY2027 draft budget but to delay bidding until next winter to pursue county grants and possible rescoping; staff will return with two budget drafts showing the impact of holding the current property‑tax rate versus restoring the prior rate.
The South Weber City Council on April 14 directed staff to leave a major street and storm‑drain project (approximate total project cost discussed at $4.5 million) in the FY2027 draft budget to reserve funds, but to postpone bidding until next January/February while pursuing county grant opportunities and evaluating possible rerouting to reduce cost.
City staff explained that waiting to bid could yield grant funding and scope changes that might reduce the city’s cash outlay. Council members debated two approaches: (1) appropriate the full estimate in the FY2027 budget now to prevent the money from being reappropriated for…
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