Public Hearing Continues on Capital Budget

The Annapolis City Council will continue to receive public input on the fiscal year 2013 capital budget Monday night.

The hearing will also include comments on Mayor Josh Cohen's capital improvement plan for fiscal years 2013-2018.

Notable expenditures in the proposed budget include a $1.56 million restoration of City Hall, $2 million for roadways and $2.32 million for sewer rehabilitation and upgrades.

The budget also calls for $600,000 from the operating fund to repair sidewalks. The funding for this would come from a that some residents opposed at an April 30 council meeting.

At that same meeting, representatives from various pleaded with the council to continue providing grants to their organizations. The budget has set aside $50,000 for these grants.

Prior to the public hearing, David DiQuinzio, a city planning commission representative, will present a report on the budget and improvement plan.

The City Council meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 160 Duke of Gloucester St.