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Council hears updates on EGCC parking funding, Parks & Rec staffing and questions about water project coordination
Summary
Administration reported coordination with Congressman Rulli and Jefferson County on federal funding for an EGCC parking lot; Mr. Johnson said county and city would jointly request funding, while Mr. Mayo questioned whether department heads should meet with external agencies without council oversight. Parks & Rec staffing shortages were also reported.
Assistant administrator Mr. Johnson told council the city met with Congressman Rulli and county officials about federal funding for an EGCC parking lot project; Jefferson County had submitted a related federal funding request and the city intends to provide a letter of support. He said deadlines for senator-level funding requests differ and that the county and city are jointly pursuing the same funding streams.
Councilmember Mayo objected to department heads meeting with county officials about water-design decisions without council oversight, saying such decisions should be based on need and funding rather than external preferences. Mr. Johnson replied the city is seeking collaboration and proposed a 50/50 split on engineering costs, but said there is not yet a named developer to obligate contributions. Mr. Johnson also reported Parks & Rec is short-staffed; the part-time secretary resigned and interviews for the director position were scheduled.
