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Council conditionally approves $25,000 match to Chamber for revitalization grant application
Summary
Council authorized a $25,000 city contribution to the Chamber of Commerce as a local match for a $500,000 revitalization grant, conditioned on a memorandum of understanding requiring return of funds if the grant is not awarded.
Miss Turner briefed the council on a $500,000 revitalization grant opportunity for Main Street projects requiring local matching funds and a 30-day application window. She said the county had committed $25,000 and urged the city to supply a matching contribution to increase the total grant leverage for streetscape, sidewalk and lighting work.
The council moved to authorize a $25,000 contribution to the Chamber of Commerce, conditioned on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that would require the Chamber to return the funds to the city if the grant is not awarded. Council discussion emphasized that the contribution would be contingent on the MOU and that any city funds would be used only if the grant proceeds.
