The council approved an amended 2026 municipal budget that reduces the proposed increase from 36 cents to 19 cents and scheduled a public hearing for June 30, 2026.
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The council adopted the resolution containing changes to the 2026 budget, but a public hearing is still required before the budget process is complete. Members also adopted rules concerning graffiti and pickleball court reservation fees, approved funding applications for street repaving, and authorized shared services with the Bridgeton Board of Education.
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Adopted Resolution 97-26 amending the 2026 municipal budget unanimously; the proposed increase was reduced from 36 cents to 19 cents.
Scheduled a special public hearing on the amended 2026 municipal budget for June 30, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
Adopted Ordinance 26-09 amending city rules concerning graffiti.
Adopted Ordinance 26-10 amending park and recreation fees for reserving a pickleball court.
Authorized an application for up to $886,552 for a Bridgeton UEZ project to repave Edwards Avenue, Chestnut Avenue, and McCormick Place.
Approved shared services with the Bridgeton Board of Education for school crossing guards and for recreational and athletic facilities and activities in Bridgeton City Park.
Approved a resolution determining that Phoenix Senior Village meets or will meet an existing housing need.
Approved bills totaling $1,439,890.72 dated June 2, 2026, and $1,761,005.78 dated June 16, 2026.
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