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June 15, 2026 City Commission Meeting
Published: Jun 15, 2026
City Approves Budget Amendments for Early Project Completion and Health Insurance Costs
The City Commission reviewed and approved amendments to the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, primarily addressing health insurance cost adjustments and the early completion of street projects. A $1 million transfer from the general fund to the street fund was necessary due to contractors completing projects ahead of schedule. Additional adjustments included savings from the Manhattan parking lot repaving project, realignment of general fund budgets to actual expenditures, and increased project funding in the water fund due to early completion. The MURF fund saw additional revenue from auction sales and the budgeted sale of a vacant property. All adjustments were passed with a motion and second.
City Considers Using Kent County Brownfield Authority for Housing TIF
The city commission discussed the potential use of the Kent County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) for future housing development tax increment financing (TIF) requests, as an alternative to establishing the city's own BRA. The discussion involved a presentation from Haley Stitchman of Kent County, outlining the BRA's structure, function, and benefits, particularly for communities that do not have their own BRA or prefer county-level administration for certain projects. Key considerations included the amended policies regarding attainable housing and extended tax capture periods, which addressed previous concerns. The commission engaged in extensive questioning regarding the process, local control, financial implications, and community engagement, ultimately deciding to gather more information and revisit the topic at a future meeting. No formal decision was made regarding opting into the Kent County BRA.
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