By Eric Curl
May 4, 20205 – The Savannah city council will consider supplemental budget expenses on Thursday, including $14 million more towards a parking lot for the Enmarket Arena.
The budget amendment was called out on Sunday by Alderman Nick Palumbo, who said in a Facebook post that the “important item buried at the end” of the meeting’s agenda “needs attention.”
“I’ve held my nose on this item so far, convinced myself this was self-funding from parking fees,” Palumbo said. “But the latest ask would take $millions from the general fund that should be used for mobility solutions, housing, or public safety.”
The proposed budget amendments also includes $10.5 million for the Gamble Building’s renovation. That would go towards a $23.5 million construction contract also being considered for the project.
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