By Joseph Slacian
Jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com
WABASH, Ind. – Mayor Scott Long now has the authority to sign the Eagles Theatre construction contract.
The Wabash City Council, by a 7-0 vote Tuesday night, gave Long the authority to do so.
He must do so, according to project manager Tina Henderson, because a portion of the renovation work is part of the city’s Stellar Community Grant program. Long’s authority is only for the portion of the restoration that is part of the Stellar program.
The city should be considered as owner as that portion of the project and, under Office of Community and Rural Affairs guidelines, must sign off on all bills related to the project.
In another matter, no one spoke during a brief public hearing on the city’s proposed budget, tax levy and tax rate. The council, during its regular meeting, unanimously approved the spending plan.