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Laurens City pledges local match for Municipal Association 'Big Idea' grant application for Little River Park improvements
Summary
Council unanimously passed a resolution committing the city to provide the local match required if Laurens is awarded a Municipal Association "Big Idea" grant; the City has not yet been awarded the grant and no funds were expended at the meeting.
The Laurens City Council unanimously adopted a resolution committing the city to provide the required local match if Laurens is awarded a Municipal Association "Big Idea" grant.
Councilors said the Municipal Association renamed its economic development grants as the Big Idea grant; the program requires a local match when a municipality is awarded funds. Council discussion referenced Little River Park, noting playground equipment installed about 20 years ago is reaching the end of its expected life and the city is seeking options to replace or improve the park.
Council members emphasized the city has not yet received a grant award and that the resolution only commits the city to provide matching funds if an award is granted. The measure passed unanimously and staff said they will proceed with the grant application process and notify council of updates.
