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Street funding shortfall
Summary
The budget bumps street construction to $6.1 million, but staff said the inflation-adjusted need is $8.4 million just to maintain conditions. Council may raise the fifth-penny streets cap when the tax goes back to voters.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$6.1 million proposed for street construction versus an $8.4 million inflation-adjusted maintenance need.
✅Who benefits
Drivers and residents who rely on maintained roads.
⚠️Who could be affected
Residents on lower-priority streets who may wait longer for repairs.
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