Fort Scott commissioners voted Monday against seeking $1.575 million in federal funds to convert a former convent into transitional housing, but pledged to keep pursuing other solutions to homelessness.
Bourbon County commissioners delayed a decision on whether to exceed the revenue neutral rate until the July 20 meeting after debating holding the mill levy flat or raising additional revenue.
Fort Scott could seek nearly $1.6 million in federal funding to convert the former convent at 810 S. Burke St. into transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness.
In a 4-1 vote, commissioners approved drawing from the Land Bank fund after owners presented receipts, confirmed ongoing insurance negotiations and pledged to repay any city funds recovered from their insurer.
Commissioners reject new KDOT paperwork on Highway 54 and 69 maintenance, arguing the city's 1999 contract already settles the question; mayor plans notice-of-claim motion.
Prosecutors say they had hoped a plea deal would let the commissioner keep her seat; with no deal reached, they dismissed the case to bring the felony charge in a new complaint.
Two veterans on the Fort Scott City Commission landed on opposite sides of the city's fireworks ordinance last week, weighing the effects on combat veterans against sales tax revenue and holiday tradition.
