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James Island council approves $40,000 in community assistant grants
Summary
Council approved 12 community-assistant grant applications using the town's $40,000 budget allocation; total requests slightly exceeded budget but council approved the package unanimously and staff will administrate awards.
The Town of James Island council approved 12 community-assistant grant applications using funds budgeted for the program.
Mayor Bridal Lyon said the town had budgeted $40,000 for the grants and the package totaled $40,100; the council moved to approve the applications as a group and the motion carried unanimously on roll call. Councilwoman Mignano was thanked for contacting applicants and performing due diligence prior to the vote.
Council discussed doing the approvals as a group rather than individually; members said the change in application criteria to prioritize town residents and local impact made it possible to accommodate the requests. The clerk will attach grant records to the permanent minutes and staff will administer award distributions.
The council did not specify award amounts for each applicant in the meeting record portion of the transcript; staff indicated the complete application information will be part of the permanent record.
