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Council cautioned against cutting engineering funds as road projects near start
Summary
Council members discussed road and capital projects — including Sunset Auditorium, Lakeside Ave, and crosswalks — and were advised not to cut engineering or road improvement budgets because work is imminent and previously used offset funds are dwindling.
Council members debated whether to trim engineering or road-improvement budgets during the Sept. 9 work session. Councilman Mazzola urged restraint, saying active redevelopment and paving projects require continued funding.
Administrator McCafferty described a spending hold that has created a backlog of bills and said that while some old capital ordinance funds have offset costs this year, those funds are waning. She also noted that old capital ordinance monies "could help with the purchase of a new street sweeper, but not repairs," signaling limited flexibility to shift funds.
