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Lucas City Council declines Collin County grant for Central Loop Trail; council cites priorities and easement concerns
Summary
Council voted to deny acceptance of a $446,739.15 Collin County Project Funding Assistance award for the Central Loop Trail West Lucas Road, citing high land-acquisition costs, the need for numerous easements, competing local priorities and uncertainty about long-term commitments.
The Lucas City Council voted to decline a Collin County Project Funding Assistance Program award of $446,739.15 for the Central Loop Trail West Lucas Road, after extended debate about costs, easements and municipal priorities.
Staff explained the award is a reimbursement grant that would reimburse up to half of qualifying construction costs and would not cover potential land-acquisition expenses. "It’s a reimbursement grant… they’ll reimburse us half of what we…
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