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The Planning Commission voted 5-2 to have staff draft a revised off-street parking ordinance focused on the Central Business District, with a possible presentation at a combined November/December meeting. It also unanimously recommended distributing available 2026 grant funds, including $125,000 for owner-occupied home rehabilitation and the remaining $64,450 for architectural barrier removal.
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The parking decision does not change requirements yet; it directs staff to bring back a revised proposal addressing Central Business District parking rules and commissioners’ concerns. The commission also recommended how to allocate approximately $43,720 in available grant funds and $189,450 for public facilities and rehabilitation, but City Council will make the final funding decisions. If additional grant funds become available, the Boys & Girls Club of Benton and Franklin Counties would receive the additional allocation under the approved recommendation.
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