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Possible return of $445,000 city appropriation
Summary
Councilor Carlin wants the city to take back the $445,000 surplus and cancel the $700,000 loan, arguing the schools got more than they needed. Administration agreed to put it on the October 28 agenda.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Could return $445,000 plus cancel a $700,000 loan repayment to city coffers.
✅Who benefits
City taxpayers if the money is recovered.
⚠️Who could be affected
The school department, which would lose funds it counted on.
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