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City to receive $650,000 from county for Historic Canal Trail and George Washington Plaza
Summary
Council unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with Washington County to accept $500,000 for the Historic Canal Trail and $150,000 for the George Washington Plaza project.
The Washington City Council on March 26 approved an interlocal agreement with Washington County that provides $650,000 in destination-development grant funding: $500,000 for the next phase of the Historic Canal Trail and $150,000 for the George Washington Plaza first phase.
Assistant Leisure Services Director Paul Walker presented the award details and said the funds will support the next development steps for both community assets. Mayor Crest Staley and council members thanked Walker and county partners for the funding and noted the projects align with broader recreational and connectivity goals.
The council made a motion to approve the interlocal agreement; the motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
Why it matters: The grants fund two capital projects the city identified as priorities: continuing the canal-trail development and initiating the George Washington Plaza. The county grants reduce local capital needs and accelerate planned improvements.
Vote record: Motion to approve the interlocal agreement between Washington County and Washington City to accept $650,000 in destination-development grant funding; mover: Councilman Troy Belson; second: Councilman Ivy; outcome: approved unanimously.
