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Council approves budget amendment to fund roadway/landscaping project; $325,000 use of fund balance
Summary
After a task‑force recommendation, council approved a resolution transferring funds into the roadway capital fund to fully fund a landscaping/roadway project; staff said the amendment uses $325,000 of fund balance and raises an interfund transfer from $705,000 to about $1,030,000 to fund the work and establish a dedicated line item.
Staff task‑force members reported on bids for a landscaping and roadway project and recommended awarding work to the low responsive bidder. Finance staff described a straightforward budget amendment to transfer capital reserves into the roadway capital fund and to fund the project in full with a net zero effect across funds over time. The amendment identifies a use of fund balance of $325,000 and increases the interfund transfer line from $705,000 to $1,030,000 to cover the work.
Council held a public hearing, heard resident concerns about plant selection and long‑term maintenance (emphasizing native, low‑water species), and voted to approve the resolution. Staff said remaining funds roll forward at fiscal year end and the capital projects fund will retain a balance after the transfer. Councilors also discussed optional add‑ons such as street‑lighting conduit that could be added later if additional funding is approved.
