The council approved changes to proposed amplified-sound restrictions, setting the Friday and Saturday cutoff at midnight and increasing the daytime limits to 80 dB(A) and 85 dB(C). The amendment passed with all present members voting yes except Councilmember Schooler.
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What this means
Commercial properties will face limits on amplified sound, including a nighttime restriction from 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday. During permitted hours, sound must stay within the new decibel limits. The council also approved $250,677 to pre-order the police building’s HVAC system and selected Crain Group for the fire station renovation and police station expansion project, with $5,000 authorized for preconstruction services.
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Amended the amplified-sound ordinance to allow amplified sound until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and raised the daytime limits to 80 dB(A) and 85 dB(C); the amendment passed with Councilmember Schooler voting no.
Approved the first reading of an ordinance to disannex a 16.79-acre lot reserve at the far western end of County Road 698.
Authorized a $250,677 addendum to pre-order the police building HVAC system because delivery could take 8 to 12 weeks.
Selected Crain Group, LLC as general contractor and construction manager at risk for the 2025 bond project, covering the fire station renovation and police station expansion, and authorized $5,000 for preconstruction services.
Approved a $388,672.30 contract for the Yaupon Street waterline boring project and a professional services agreement of up to $240,158 for the second phase of the Street Spot Repair Panel Bond Project.
Approved a budget amendment carrying forward $9,470,724 in capital project and equipment replacement funds from fiscal year 2024-25.
Received a presentation on plans for a citywide residential fiber internet network, with construction described as beginning that week and completion targeted within six months.
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