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City updates council on park CDBG rebid, SS4A, sewer grant and FreeState award
Summary
City Clerk Barbara Polson reported the park CDBG contract will be rebid after Empire withdrew; the city secured a CDBG extension to May 31, 2027. Polson also outlined SS4A and sewer grant progress and said a $10,000 FreeState grant was awarded for ballpark improvements.
City Clerk Barbara Polson told the council that Empire has decided not to proceed with the park CDBG contract, so the project will be rebid; the city received an extension to May 31, 2027. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) listed in the minutes is $650,000 with a city match of $217,000 (total $867,000). Polson said the city received favorable bond bids but must adjust the bond timeline due to the rebid.
Polson also discussed a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant of $80,000 with a $20,000 city match; Partners for Public Good is expected to finish an RFQ/RFP by the end of June. Superintendent Steve Pruett said the EPA Water Infrastructure and Resiliency grant preliminary engineering report is complete and the close-out meeting is scheduled for 5/15/26. Polson reported the city submitted a preliminary application for the State Revolving Loan; the state will announce an intended use plan by October 2026. The minutes record a $10,000 FreeState grant for ballpark improvements.
