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Council adds targeted capital and facilities projects to 2025–2026 budget
Summary
Oak Ridge council voted to add six targeted projects to the 2025–2026 budget including an automatic gate ($6,500) and ceiling and light replacements in council chambers ($1,100).
Councilmembers approved adding a set of targeted projects to the 2025–2026 budget during the Sept. 22 meeting. The list included $5,000 for a Public Works budget line, $6,500 for an automatic gate, $1,100 for lights and ceiling tile replacement in council chambers, $4,500 for rock base for a drive-through gate, $1,200 for three poles with light and base, and $500 for a printer/scanner/copier. Councilmember Scherri Holmes moved to add the projects and Councilmember Janelle Davis seconded; the motion carried with all in favor.
The additions were discussed as discrete line items and added by motion to the draft budget before final approval. The minutes do not record a staff presentation or vendor quotes for these projects; the council agreed the items would be included in the 2025–2026 budget as amended.
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