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Commission authorizes community development funds to let businesses sponsor local projects
Summary
The Triad City Commission unanimously approved creating community development funds to accept donations from businesses and other donors for beautification, conservation, utility infrastructure and walkability projects, with staff to write guidelines and public engagement steps.
The Triad City Commission on Monday authorized creation of community development funds that will let businesses, developers and residents contribute to local projects such as parks, sidewalks, utility upgrades and conservation efforts.
City staff presented the proposal as a way to supplement scarce tax dollars and provide a structured way for private donors to sponsor projects the community prioritizes. The commission approved the measure unanimously after staff described proposed project categories, funding tiers and public recognition for donors.
John Sabrina, who presented the proposal to the commission, said the program is intended to “take the…
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