Newport City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council conducted several key actions, including the administration of oaths of office to new fire department engineers and the ratification of various committee appointments. The Council held a public hearing regarding supplemental budget appropriations and adopted Resolution 4016. Other approvals included an employment agreement for the incoming City Manager, a special event fee waiver for the Newport Marathon, and several intergovernmental agreements and memorandums of understanding concerning drainage improvements, connectivity grants, and community energy programs. Additionally, the Council adopted a policy for the write-off of uncollectible debt, authorized the exploration of speed enforcement cameras, appropriated funds for fire equipment, and awarded a demolition and abatement contract, alongside approving a significant change order for the Performing Arts Center remodel.