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Council approves $500,000 IDC seed for beach erosion/remediation crew pilot despite debate over funding source
Summary
The council approved an Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) contribution of $500,000 to fund a pilot beach erosion and remediation crew project after debate about whether the expenditure should come from the beach-silo or an infrastructure silo; vote was 6-1.
The Galveston City Council approved an agreement to accept an initial $500,000 from the Industrial Development Corporation to create and operate a beach erosion and remediation crew pilot program, voting 6-1 on Aug. 28 after extensive discussion about funding sources and engineering oversight.
What council approved: The motion authorized the city to accept $500,000 from the IDC to fund a pilot program to support…
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