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Memphis City Council announces funding for repairs, police station renovation and parks; approves honorary street name
Summary
At a Jan. 13 recap, Memphis City Council leaders said the council allocated emergency funds for aquatic and senior centers, dedicated $1.5 million for Mount Moriah police station repairs and approved more than $2.1 million for 10 parks projects; the council also approved an honorary street name and accepted a Homeland Security grant for fire-department search-and-rescue readiness.
Memphis City Council leaders on a Jan. 13 recap video said the council approved a series of funding moves and recognitions aimed at maintaining city services and honoring community leaders. Chairwoman Janice Swearingen Washington and Vice Chairman Chase Carlisle led the update.
The most immediate action the council reported was a $150,000 allocation for emergency repairs at aquatic community and senior centers to ensure summer camp and pool programming can proceed. "We allocated $150,000 for emergency repairs at our aquatic community and senior centers to ensure summer camps and pool programming can move forward," Chairwoman Janice Swearingen Washington said.
The council also dedicated…
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