哥伦布市议会通过250万美元灾后修复款，Barack娱乐中心重开成焦点
哥伦布市议会10月5日一致通过250万美元拨款，用于追付市长8月底签署的紧急修复令。8月龙卷风损毁了Barack娱乐中心、Busch公园、Berliner公园与Fran Ryan中心等市属康乐设施。市长提出的2026年资本预算另含500万美元翻修Barack。多位议员指出，紧急维修早已启动，资本预算应另行细审，不宜与灾后抢修混为一谈。市府表示，部分费用有望获保险或联邦紧急事务管理局报销，并希望尽快完成修复、重新开放中心服务周边社区。
Columbus Council Approves $2.5M for Storm Repairs as Barack Center Debate Continues
Columbus City Council voted unanimously on Oct. 5 to approve $2.5 million to cover an emergency repair order signed by the mayor in late August. August tornadoes damaged the Barack Recreation Center and three other Recreation and Parks sites, including Busch Park, Berliner Park and the Fran Ryan Center. The mayor's proposed 2026 capital budget includes another $5 million to renovate Barack. Several councilmembers argued the capital budget deserves separate scrutiny rather than being tied to urgent storm cleanup. City officials said some costs may be reimbursed by insurance or FEMA, and they hope to finish repairs and reopen Barack to the community as soon as possible.
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