Committee approves parks contracts, grants and land actions including $27.3M parks contractor renewals The committee approved a substitute renewing two parks managing-contractor agreements totaling $27,291,678.50 and passed multiple grants and land-use items, including a $16.97M Atlanta BeltLine grant and a $231,713.46 purchase for Riverwalk Park.

The Community Development and Human Services Committee just greenlit over $27 million in parks contracts and multiple grants to enhance Atlanta's recreational spaces!

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Councilor and accessibility manager update COBAC: equity review, vehicle-for-hire questions, crisis-response gains, and federal IDEA staffing cuts Councilor Ariel Mendez updated COBAC on the city’s equity program review, uncertainty over enforcement of federal vehicle-for-hire rules, and the community crisis response team’s drop in police-related calls. Accessibility & Equity Manager Cassandra reported concern about recent federal staff cuts to the Office of Special Education and local events

City Councilor Ariel Mendez reveals bold plans for improving accessibility and equity in Bend, but can the city enforce federal vehicle-for-hire laws without litigation?

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Massachusetts mandates road safety camera plans with equity review process Cities must submit automated camera plans for approval to enhance public safety and equity.

Massachusetts is taking a bold step towards safer streets by requiring cities to submit automated camera plans that prioritize public safety and equity.

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