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Commission to seek ARC grant for Soddy Daisy Rails-to-Trails project; county match to be comprised of pending grants
Summary
Hamilton County staff asked permission to submit an Appalachian Regional Commission grant application of up to $2 million for the Soddy Daisy Rails-to-Trails project. Officials said the county's match would be met by other pending grants if awarded; commissioners raised questions about taxpayer exposure.
The Hamilton County Commission on Sept. 24 heard a presentation on Resolution 1025Dash11, which would authorize the county mayor to submit an application of up to $2 million to the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the 2025 Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization initiative for the Soddy Daisy Rails-to-Trails project.
County staff said the required local match could be comprised of other grants the county has applied for,…
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