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Flora council approves several purchases, grants event permission pending permit
Summary
Council approved a series of local expenditures — park slit-seeding ($1,250), playground equipment ($6,800), town office painting ($15,850), and a used wastewater truck ($44,900 reimbursable via grant) — and signaled conditional approval for a church block party pending event-permit paperwork.
Flora — At its Sept. 8 meeting the Flora Town Council approved multiple local purchases and handled event logistics for upcoming community activities.
Park maintenance: The council approved a $1,250 estimate from a local contractor to slit-seed areas of the town park. Council members thanked a local volunteer who has been maintaining the ball diamonds.
Playground equipment: The council approved ordering playground equipment (two swings and a small carousel) at a combined cost presented as $6,800. Staff said shipping and vendor logistics will be handled in coming weeks.
Town building painting: Council approved a $15,850 bid from Christian Brothers Painting to repaint and make exterior repairs to the town office building and repair a crumbling mural wall.
Wastewater truck: The council approved purchase of a used 2021 Chevrolet truck, equipped with plow and strobe lights, for $44,900 from a local dealer; the purchase is expected to be reimbursed through a READY grant connected to the wastewater project.
Events: Council reviewed a request from Victory Church to close Elm Street for a block party on Oct. 11 and indicated support conditional on a completed event application and staff sign-off.
All purchases were approved by voice vote; staff will process vendor paperwork and return any required contract or reimbursement documentation to the council.
