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Mount Vernon to seek grant for Interurban Trail Phase II; council commits $165,000 match
Summary
The council approved Resolution #6-15-2026C to support Phase II of the Interurban Trail (Cornell College to Bryant Park) and to submit a grant application; the city committed an estimated $165,000 from LOST funds as the required match.
The Mount Vernon City Council on June 15 approved Resolution #6-15-2026C, authorizing the city to apply for grant funds to develop Phase II of the Interurban Trail from Cornell College to Bryant Park and committing an estimated $165,000 from the city's LOST allocation as the local match.
According to the minutes, the completed Phase II would construct approximately one-half mile of trail. Council discussion noted additional grant applications would be submitted to fund the remaining three-quarters of a mile east to Irish Lane. The motion was moved by Council member Tuerler and seconded by Council member Hansen-Player; a roll-call vote was recorded as all yes among members present.
Council did not specify exact grant program names or application timelines in the minutes; staff indicated additional grant submissions are planned for the remaining trail section.
