Salina commission to consider $12.5 million bond for downtown housing, historic mill sign designation
Monday's agenda also includes a $1.09 million property insurance renewal and an executive session on real estate acquisition.
SALINA, Kan. — The Salina City Commission will weigh major investments in local housing and history Monday, June 22, led by a proposal to issue $12.5 million in industrial revenue bonds for the second phase of the Lee Lofts apartment project. The affordable housing development inside the historic Henry D. Lee complex would receive a sales tax exemption on construction materials under the measure. Commissioners will also consider officially designating the rebuilt H.D. Lee Flour Mills sign as a historic landmark, paving the way for the structure to be reinstalled above downtown with special zoning exemptions.
In addition to the downtown redevelopment measures, the commission will consider renewing the city's property and casualty insurance with Travelers and Chubb for a combined $1,091,474. Mayor Mike Hoppock presides over the commission. Prior to the 4 p.m. regular meeting, officials will gather at 3 p.m. for a study session to review the proposed 2027 city budget and receive updates on the city's homelessness strategic plan. The agenda also includes awarding a $292,241 bid to Salina-based Ponton Construction for concrete park improvements, authorizing $55,380 for Evergy to relocate landfill power poles and an executive session to discuss a confidential real estate acquisition.
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