Mayor seeks quick approval to accept state ARP funds for senior digital training and STEM equipment
Mayor Frank asked the committee to authorize execution of a possible $400,000 state digital‑skills grant to provide Chromebooks and senior training and to buy STEM lab equipment for local schools; the committee authorized the mayor and finance staff to proceed with law‑director review and budget coding to meet the state's timeline.
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Mayor Frank told the committee a state ARP digital‑skills program has funds available and the county might receive up to $400,000 to expand senior digital training and to supply Chromebooks or STEM equipment for local schools. Because the state’s timeline is short—the county may need to obligate funds by Oct. 31—the mayor asked the committee to give advance authorization to execute a grant or grant amendment, subject to law‑director review and finance coding.
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