Fiscal Court Authorizes GRANT Program Application Under HB 723 for Up to $82,524

Garrard County Fiscal Court on Aug. 11 voted unanimously to authorize Judge/Executive Chris Elleman to complete and file an application for up to $82,524 under the Government Resources Accelerating Needed Transformation (GRANT) program of 2024, as provided through House Bill 723. Montie Major and Michael Murphy of the Bluegrass Area Development District presented the resolution and said the authorization includes executing documents deemed necessary by the Cabinet for Economic Development and acting as the county’s authorized correspondent on disbursements. Magistrate Chris Davis moved approval; Magistrate Glendan Barker seconded. The court approved the motion with all magistrates voting in favor. The resolution authorizes application and signature authority; no specific project budget or match details were discussed at the meeting.