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Council approves DOLA REDI grant application to back Great West Tire expansion
Summary
The Sterling City Council approved a DOLA 'REDI' grant application to support Great West Tire's proposed expansion after a presentation by the company's representative; Councilmember Delgado said she was surprised to learn of the project at the meeting. The motion passed 7-0.
The Sterling City Council on Jan. 28 approved submission of a DOLA "REDI" grant application tied to an expansion plan from Great West Tire.
City Manager Blankenship reported on several topics in his manager's report, including sales and lodging taxes, water production and the DOLA grant opportunity. Present to address the council was Mr. Ryan Thompson of Great West Tire, who described the company's expansion project and the grant proposal. Councilmember Delgado said it was the first time she had heard of the project and expressed concern about the timing of the presentation. Councilmember Raffaeli moved to approve the grant application; Councilmember Janes seconded and the motion passed by a seven-yes vote.
The council did not record detailed dollar amounts or contract terms for the expansion in the public minutes. According to the record, the council approved the city proceeding with the grant application; next steps would be grant administration and any subsequent permitting or local approvals if the grant is awarded.
