Summary
First of seven check-ins on budget promises the council and administration made in April. Key items: $100,000 for the Belle Isle coyote habitat (stalled waiting on Wayne County), $1.5 million for Wright Museum improvements, and media services coverage of council meetings.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Covers $100,000 in capital funds for the zoo habitat and a $1.5 million one-time Wright Museum appropriation.
Residents get accountability on budget promises, plus a new grant resource guide for community groups by end of September.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee
Council added six items to DPW's budget in the spring; this session checked whether they're on track. Truck studies, bike racks, streetscape work and traffic calming are all planned for completion by the third quarter of FY27.
Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee
First of seven check-ins on budget promises the council and administration made in April. Key items: $100,000 for the Belle Isle coyote habitat (stalled waiting on Wayne County), $1.5 million for Wright Museum improvements, and media services coverage of council meetings.
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