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Council unanimously authorized a new down payment assistance program intended to support homeownership and encourage more diverse housing options. Council also approved a 2026 budget amendment, emergency planning measures, a $500,000 transportation grant application, and other funding requests.
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The down payment program will be marketed through real estate agents, banks, and community organizations, with potential lender incentives such as reduced closing costs or points. The city is also seeking outside funding for firefighter repelling equipment and improvements to North Mantua Street. Council discussed a gap between service needs and current revenue, including possible future voter-approved funding measures, but no such measure was approved at this meeting.
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