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Council approves resolution transferring funds for sidewalks, including Slicer pathway improvements
Summary
The La Porte common council approved a resolution transferring 2026 budget funds (including $2,125 to ADA sidewalks and $47,875 to general sidewalk improvements intended for the Slicer pathway). Council thanked partners and approved the resolution by voice vote.
Councilman Galloway introduced a resolution to transfer funds within the 2026 city budgets to cover essential services and obligations. The resolution moved $2,125 to an ADA sidewalks line and $47,875 to a general sidewalk improvements line; Galloway said those sidewalk funds are intended for the Slicer pathway project. Other transfers included small allocations for park non-reverting funds and the business improvement district.
Council discussed the Slicer pathway and its safety benefits for pedestrians and bicyclists. One council member said the pathway is "much safer" and thanked the Health Foundation of La Porte and the school system for partnering on the project. After discussion, a motion to approve the resolution carried on a voice vote; the council president announced the motion passes.
Next steps: departments will implement the transfers to allow work on sidewalks and related projects to proceed under the 2026 budget authority.
