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Oglethorpe pursues $450,000 for May Road, seeks EV charging stations and a park mural
Summary
Councilmembers said the Grants Committee is pursuing about $450,000 in federal funding for the May Road project, discussed Georgia Power’s Make Ready program for electric‑vehicle charging and supported a Flint Energies grant to fund a mural at the park.
Councilmember Moore told colleagues the Grants Committee is pursuing approximately $450,000 in federal assistance for the May Road project and described the funding as requiring no local match. Moore also briefed the council on interest from Georgia Power in the Make Ready program, saying the city favored the version in which the vendor installs infrastructure and the city shares income; he said he would like six vehicle‑charging stations installed, possibly by the end of the year.
Councilmembers discussed outreach and partner involvement for downtown economic development; CM Harrison mentioned GICH eligibility and that CDBG and CHIP funding could be available if the city pursues the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH). A Flint Energies grant was also mentioned to fund a community mural on the old band building at the park with a unity and diversity theme.
No formal grant awards or contracts were approved at the work session; councilmembers directed staff and committee members to continue pursuing grant applications and partner coordination.
