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Council approves OnTrac application to administer USDA Rural Business Development Grant; two councilors recuse
Summary
The council authorized OnTrac to apply for and administer a USDA Rural Business Development Grant. Councilors Todd Ritchie and Dee Scritchfield recused from voting; Amanda Slaven moved approval and the measure passed with remaining members.
At its Feb. 17 meeting the City of Ravenswood Common Council voted to authorize OnTrac to apply for and administer a USDA Rural Business Development Grant on the city’s behalf.
Councilor Amanda Slaven moved to approve OnTrac’s application and administration role; Jeff Koon seconded. The minutes note that Councilors Todd Ritchie and Dee Scritchfield recused themselves from voting on this item; the motion passed with the remaining members voting in favor.
The minutes do not specify the proposed grant amount or the detailed scope of how OnTrac would administer the grant; staff presentation indicated the city’s intention to pursue USDA resources to support rural business development and capacity-building in downtown Ravenswood and surrounding areas.
Next steps: staff and OnTrac will proceed with the application process and return to Council with grant details or acceptance notices as they become available.
