Remaining bond funds (~$645,000)
Summary
The county radio project came in hundreds of thousands under budget thanks to ARPA, freeing roughly $500,000 that must be spent by year-end — the council started with the alley and beach mats, with a public works storage expansion next.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Over $500,000 available with no new taxpayer cost, but must be spent by end of 2026.
All city departments and residents through completed projects without new borrowing.
Hoiland argues the lack of a finance committee leaves the spending process short on analysis.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Common Council - Jul 13, 2026
Leftover borrowed bond funds are going to a columbarium, ADA fire safety trailer, two-dog K-9 unit and water-facility security cameras. The comptroller warned the balance must drop below $100,000 to avoid bond penalties.
Common Council - Jun 8, 2026
The county radio project came in hundreds of thousands under budget thanks to ARPA, freeing roughly $500,000 that must be spent by year-end — the council started with the alley and beach mats, with a public works storage expansion next.
Common Council - May 26, 2026
About $645,000 of bond money must be spent by year-end or the city faces arbitrage penalties. Staff suggested an alley/storm sewer project, ADA beach mats, trail work and a DPW storage building; the council asked for clearer numbers before acting.
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