Committee approves $3,000 for additional downtown bench armrests
Summary
Advisory members voted to appropriate an additional $3,000 to purchase and install more armrests on downtown benches to deter sleeping and improve comfort; the committee also approved the financial report and other small appropriations in the meeting.
Committee members discussed anecdotal reports about individuals sleeping on benches downtown and confirmed staff had already added two armrests at long benches and ordered additional units to complete coverage. After discussion on costs and remaining stock, a member moved and the committee voted to approve an additional $3,000 to purchase and install more armrests downtown.
The motion followed a broader approval of the financial report and the committee noted staff will prioritize installations in high-need locations such as Bear Plaza and Middle Street. The action was taken from available MSD funds and was presented as a modest, targeted appropriation to complete the previously funded bench project.
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