Council authorizes $200,000 RTP grant for universal‑access trail

Aug 6, 2025

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to accept an RTP grant (approx. $200,000) for a universal‑access trail; staff said the funds will support trails and encourage regional collaboration on trail planning.

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The council unanimously approved item 25‑041 authorizing the mayor to execute a memorandum of agreement with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources related to a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant, described by staff as about $200,000 for a universal access trail. Economic Development Director Chris Montesinos described the grant and said staff have been pursuing multimodal trail and placemaking projects, and recommended authorizing the mayor to accept the grant and sign necessary paperwork.

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