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Spencer County moves forward with up to $404,178 GRANT application for Ray Jewell Park Phase II
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Summary
The Fiscal Court authorized the Judge/Executive to submit a GRANT Program application of up to $404,178 for Ray Jewell Memorial Park Phase II (accessibility and expansion) and to execute documents required by the Cabinet for Economic Development; motion passed Sept. 15.
Spencer County’s Fiscal Court voted Sept. 15 to authorize filing a GRANT Program of 2024 application seeking up to $404,178 for the Ray Jewell Memorial Park Phase II accessibility and expansion project.
The resolution authorizes the Judge/Executive to complete and file the application with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, to act as the authorized correspondent, and to execute documents deemed necessary by the cabinet if the grant is awarded. The resolution cites statutory obligations under KRS 147A.150–147A.166 that accompany GRANT Program funds.
The motion, made by Esq. Cotton and seconded by Esq. Pharris, passed by voice vote with all members voting 'aye.' The county indicated Kipda was assisting with application preparations. The Court’s action authorizes application submission; any award and subsequent contracts or disbursements would require follow‑up approvals and execution of grant agreements.
Next steps: The county will finalize application materials and the Judge/Executive is authorized to sign required documents; if awarded, the county must meet CED and KRS requirements and manage reporting and disbursements per grant conditions.