City officials are hopeful to start work on Rotary Park in the coming month. Hopkinsville Public Works Director Mike Perry says they will begin soliciting sponsorships for the playground next week.
Perry gave the Committee of the Whole an update reminding them the original bid was not covered by current funding.
click to download audioCouncilwoman Amy Craig asked what would be included in the project as phase 1.
click to download audioHe says the bid for just the south side was almost $890,000 and they will most likely lose two grant funding sources because of the rebid and having to resubmit plans. Mayor JR Knight says he sees the importance of moving forward.
click to download audioIn business items, the Committee voted to send a $27,000 budget amendment to Council. The amendment moves already approved Inner City REZ funding to a different line item – the Housing Assistance Programs.
click to download audioCommunity Development Services Assistant Director, Holly Boggess also presented the Committee with a new 24/7 Downtown Initiative, which would target developers creating second-story apartments.
click to download audioCouncilman Clayton Sumner asked how much potential there was for the program.
click to download audioMeanwhile, Travis Martin was selected to serve as the Committee of the Whole Chair. Don Marsh was selected to serve as the Vice Chair. Jason Bell was chosen to serve as the council presiding officer in the mayor’s absence.
