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Ava reports $3.35 million in cash, hires full-time IT and weighs CDBG project choice
Summary
Administrative Director Peggy Porter reported $3,347,093.20 in cash balances and said the city hired Josh Abernathy as a full-time IT employee; the board discussed choosing a single CDBG project—either a fire truck or street repairs—and noted the grant deadline may prompt a special meeting.
Administrative Director Peggy Porter told the board the city’s total current cash balances are $3,347,093.20 and that budgets remain in development. She reported that the city has hired Josh Abernathy as a full-time IT employee to support planned upgrades to cameras and other technology.
The board discussed the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and noted the city may submit only one project application. Options under consideration included purchasing a fire truck for the fire department or funding milling, paving and repairs on multiple streets. The minutes state the maximum CDBG award is $500,000 and that additional information is needed before the aldermen choose which project to pursue; the deadline for the grant application was described as soon and could require a special meeting.
No formal board decision on the CDBG application was recorded in the minutes.
