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Council approves grant-supported allocation to Eastern Roller Mill after debate; Mark Downs votes no
Summary
Morgantown City Council approved a fiscal-year capital escrow fund revision that allocates grant and other revenue toward the Eastern Roller Mill project, passing 6–1 after councilors pressed for annexation plans and long‑term cost visibility.
Morgantown City Council voted 6–1 on April 21 to approve Capital Escrow Fund revision number 6, a package of six budget changes that directs several grants and revenue sources toward the Eastern Roller Mill project.
The revision, presented by Finance Director John Ferguson, bundled federal CDBG revenue for the Green Moth project, HUD grant revenue for a land purchase, a local economic development assistance grant, a West Virginia Cultural Facilities Fast Track grant, a contribution from the arts and culture development fund, and a right-of-way encroachment license fee. Ferguson said the…
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