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Residents say Point Park athletic grant and MOU surprised council; borough staff, county and university exchange accounts
Summary
Residents at the June 2 meeting said Point Park University obtained a $225,000 grant for improvements at GreenTree Park without timely notice to borough council; council members and a county representative said they only received documentation after the award and that the borough is negotiating revisions to a proposed MOU.
Residents told GreenTree Borough Council on Monday that Point Park University’s $225,000 grant for improvements at GreenTree Park proceeded without adequate notice to the borough and without a prior council vote on an agreement.
Christine Short, a longtime resident, said she reviewed past minutes and could not find evidence the borough had been given the memorandum of understanding that accompanied Point Park’s application. "When you ask them where they got the $225,000 grant money and why you weren't notified ... we…
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