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Public Safety Committee forwards $53,275 JAG award, recommends mayor sign intergovernmental agreement

5335779 · June 9, 2025
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The Huntington Public Safety Committee voted to forward to full council an ordinance and a resolution that would authorize Mayor Farrell to accept a $53,275 FY24 Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and to enter an intergovernmental agreement with Cabell County.

The Huntington Public Safety Committee voted to forward to full council an ordinance and a resolution that would authorize Mayor Farrell to accept a $53,275 FY24 Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and to enter an intergovernmental agreement with Cabell County.

The committee’s recommendation, made during a regular Public Safety Committee meeting, follows a presentation by Chief Phil Watkins of the Huntington Police Department, who said the city’s total award is $53,275 and described a continuing split of grant funds with the Cabell County Sheriff’s Department. "Our department will receive, 2 thirds, of the money, which is $35,516.66,…

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