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Leicht Park shelter contingency funding

Summary

Construction is underway and only about $45,000 of contingency remained, so the board pre-approved up to $500,000 in TIF 13 money to cover surprise change orders without stopping work.

At a glance

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Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Up to $500,000 of TIF money could be tapped, though only for change orders and only if needed.

✅Who benefits

Park users and downtown event-goers who will use the new shelter, plus neighbors who avoid construction delays.

⚠️Who could be affected

TIF 13 funds committed to contingency are unavailable for other downtown uses.

Mentions & discussions (2)

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