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Chamber of Commerce requests permission to apply for up to $100,000 tourism grant for kayak launches
Summary
The Chamber asked permission to apply for a tourism grant (up to $100,000) to add kayak launch ramps near Goodfield and Cottonport areas; commissioners noted TWRA permission would be required and the chamber said it would meet any match requirement.
A representative (via mayor) said the Meigs County Chamber of Commerce requested permission to apply for a tourism grant on the county’s behalf for up to $100,000 to support kayak launch ramps near Goodfield and Cottonport as part of efforts to expand recreational access when Cherokee Park becomes a state park.
The presenter said the Chamber would meet any local matching requirement by using its account or fundraising if necessary. Commissioners noted that the Goodfield and Cottonport ramp sites are under TWRA jurisdiction and that TWRA approval would be required before any work occurs. The presenter said the grant application lists proposed activities and that the project aims to improve kayak access for tourists.
No vote was recorded at the workshop; the Chamber’s request to apply was presented as an informational item and the commission appeared supportive of the Chamber applying for the grant subject to required approvals.
