By Anthony Gorges
JC Post
-- The City Commission voted to approve the use of ARPA Funds for the Junction City Police Department. The amount of $38,429.94 will go towards rifle sights, flashlights, and slings. It will also provide materials to renovate the police department breakroom and refresh the interior paint at the office.
-- Commissioners voted to approve the remodeling of Junction City Fire Station #2. ARPA funds will be used to cover the cost. The bid was awarded to Riley Construction for $103,662.
-- Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve using ARPA Funds to purchase new playground equipment at North Park, South Park, Martin Luther King Jr. Park, and Bramlage Park. The amount is $499,806.04. Mayor Pat Landes, Vice Mayor Ronna Larson, and Commissioner Jeff Underhill approved. Commissioners Al Gordon and Richard Pinaire did not approve.
-- Commissioners voted to approve using ARPA Funds to purchase new playground equipment at Coronado Park. The approved amount was $290,302.50. Of that, $250,000 of ARPA Funds will be used, and the other $40,302.50 will be reimbursed by the Junction City South Kiwanis and I.C.A.R.E.