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Port Jervis council votes to terminate $1 million USDA urban forestry grant over reimbursement uncertainty
Summary
After debate about financial risk and the need for a local tree‑management plan, the Port Jervis Common Council voted to terminate participation in a $1,000,000 USDA sustainable forestry subaward, citing uncertainty over future reimbursements and the grant program's status.
Port Jervis — The Common Council voted to terminate the city’s subaward under a $1,000,000 USDA sustainable forestry grant following council concern that the city could be left holding unreimbursed costs.
Corporation counsel outlined the resolution and noted the award date and program name, saying the city could exercise its right to terminate the subaward and discontinue participation “at this time.” Council members pressed city staff on…
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