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Odessa City Council weighs funding for projects and park rules
The Odessa City Council will consider more than 5.8 million dollars in one time supplemental funding for projects including a radio backup system Fifth Street Medical Corridor work Eighth Street sidewalk work and East Drainage Channel improvements A public hearing may start allocating nearly 1.5 million in federal Community Development Block Grants and HOME funds for housing rehabilitation vacant lot cleanup and downtown exteriors A contract with Grow Odessa to expand JBS Parkway into the industrial park is on the agenda plus a tobacco ban proposal for parks and hospital entrances and a Oncor Energy rate settlement details with a 2.35 dollar monthly bill impact The meeting also covers zoning requests algicide bids aerator discs a taxi franchise renewal election judge appointments polling place consolidation playground upgrades at O Connor Park and various boards appointments Also listed are meeting details and contact info.