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Hamilton County approves $2 million ARC grant application for Daisy Veil‑to‑Trails project; commissioners press for maintenance plan
Summary
The County Commission authorized submission of an Appalachian Regional Commission grant application for the Daisy Veil‑to‑Trails project and discussed long‑term maintenance, funding partners and project scope before voting to approve related program evaluation services and the grant application.
The Hamilton County Commission approved a staff request to apply for up to $2,000,000 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funding for the Daisy Veil‑to‑Trails project and authorized grant‑funded program evaluation services tied to the effort.
Commissioners emphasized the need to clarify who will operate and maintain the trail once built. Commissioner Shipley said the proposal is in early stages and that the county is “on the beginning stage here.” He said the county is pursuing grants and expects most construction money to be grant‑funded, adding TVA is “a big stakeholder” in the project. “We’re grabbing for every dime we can get,” he said.
Commissioner Graham thanked staff for bringing the grant application and a proposed plan for matching funds to the commission before…
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