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Leoti to target ADA playground upgrades with upcoming grant funding
Summary
City Grant Writer Aimee Baker told the council a water infrastructure grant decision is expected at the end of March 2026 and that a BCBS grant for lighted crosswalks has applications due Jan. 31; council directed staff to prioritize ADA-accessible playground upgrades in the city park.
City Grant Writer Aimee Baker updated the council on multiple grant opportunities during the Jan. 19 meeting, reporting the water infrastructure grant committee will decide at the end of March 2026 and that bids for a BCBS lighted crosswalk grant are due Jan. 31, 2026. Baker asked the council which projects to prioritize; councilors agreed to focus on upgrading the city park with ADA-accessible playground equipment.
Baker also told council that additional grants expected later in the year could address fire department needs. The minutes record that Baker left the meeting at 7:06 p.m. while council and staff discussed grant timelines and next steps for applications.
