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Council authorizes signature on amended municipal-fellows grant
Summary
The council authorized its president to sign a first amendment to the municipal fellows grant reducing the award and program length as funds were reallocated to another town; staff said the change does not affect the town’s fellow because monthly limits apply.
The Foster Town Council authorized Council President Steve Plouffe to sign the first amendment to the municipal-fellows program grant, a change that reduces the award total and shortens the program’s term because funds were reallocated to another municipality.
Why it matters: The amendment shortens the fellowship term from 21 to 19 months and reduces the total award from the original amount to a smaller total; staff told the council Foster will not be negatively impacted because the grant includes a per-month limit and the fellow’s monthly stipend and allowable expenses remain covered under the amended award.
Council action: A council motion to authorize the council president to execute the first amendment carried after brief discussion. Staff said no additional motion or separate appropriation was required at this time because the fiscal limits of the awarded months remain within grant rules.
Context and next steps: Staff will sign the amendment and proceed with the fellowship as amended; the council asked that any downstream budgetary or staffing implications be reported if they arise.
