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Council authorizes mayor to seek county help for $2.5M match on soccer complex LPRF grant; final funding deferred

Shelbyville City Council · September 13, 2024
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Summary

Shelbyville accepted a $2.5 million LPRF grant for a soccer complex but must provide a $2.5 million local match. Council approved asking Bedford County for assistance with the match and agreed to rescope the project into a smaller phase while final funding decisions are deferred.

Shelbyville staff told the City Council on Sept. 12 the city received a $2,500,000 Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) grant for a soccer complex at HB Griffin Park, but that the award requires a 50% local match of $2,500,000. Staff and a state contact told council that because the award was smaller than a previously…

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