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Bellevue keeps $44K carryover for Pine Street and holds $66K proposed savings for larger street work
Summary
Council agreed to retain $44,000 of dedicated carryover for Pine Street and left a $66,000 savings proposal in the draft budget to enable a larger street construction project; staff were asked to return project scopes and metrics (e.g., miles of chip seal) for decision.
Council debated whether to budget an extra $66,000 from savings for a larger street construction project or to carry the $44,000 dedicated funds forward until a defined project is ready. Chair explained $44,000 of the LGIP/DIF carryover is currently earmarked for a portion of Pine Street; the additional $66,000 was a suggestion to create a more meaningful project.
Public works director Casey (speaker 6) recommended collaborative procurement with neighboring jurisdictions to reduce per‑unit costs, and said $44,000 would accomplish substantial prep work and crack sealing if the city piggybacks contracts. Council signaled a preference to budget the full $110,000 (44k carryover + 66k proposed) so staff can plan projects for next summer and present specific scopes for council approval.
