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Council unanimously adopts emergency resolution to apply for Metro Transit infrastructure funds
Summary
Reading City Council voted 7-0 May 5 to suspend rules and adopt Resolution 2026-15R, authorizing the Safety Service Director to submit applications and execute contracts for Metro Transit Infrastructure Fund programs; the resolution was declared an emergency.
Reading City Council unanimously adopted a resolution May 5 authorizing the Safety Service Director to apply for Metro Transit Infrastructure Fund programs and to execute any required contracts. Council suspended the normal second and third readings and approved the measure on the same night.
Mrs. Katie Eadicicco moved to suspend the reading rules and Mrs. Shelly Kroeger seconded; both the suspension and the resolution passed on 7-0 roll call votes. The measure was recorded as Resolution 2026-15R and was declared an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately under the council’s procedures.
The resolution authorizes the Safety Service Director to prepare and submit applications and to sign contracts “as required,” language included in the council packet. Council did not provide additional details on specific projects or funding amounts during the meeting. The council adjourned later the same evening.
