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Brownsville board approves budget amendment for Jefferson Street building repairs
Summary
City staff reported and the board approved a budget amendment to cover additional work on a Jefferson Street building; staff referenced an earlier $175,000 amendment and said an "additional $97" was required (transcript does not specify units).
City finance and management staff presented a budget amendment during the April 14 meeting to address additional work on a building on Jefferson Street. Staff said the board had previously approved a $175,000 amendment and that additional work required "an additional $97" as stated in the transcript; the unit (dollars, thousands, etc.) was not specified during the meeting.
Board members asked whether adjacent buildings were at risk, whether demolition was complete and whether the reconstruction of a failing wall was finished; staff responded that work on the wall was nearing completion and that demolition preparations were ready. One speaker noted plans to place a lien and pursue litigation against responsible property owners to recover costs if necessary.
The Mayor asked for questions and called for the appropriate motions; the budget amendment was discussed and handled as part of the financial-management item.
What remains unclear The transcript records numeric figures but does not consistently state units or currency (for example, the phrase "additional $97" appears without unit context). The council's discussion indicates construction, stabilization and possible demolition/demolition readiness for the structure on Jefferson Street; follow-up staff reports or minutes should clarify the exact dollar amounts and contract details.
Sources quoted in meeting Finance/management staff presented the amendment and the Mayor and council members asked clarifying questions about building safety and next steps.
