RES 2021-40 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2021-40
A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE A LOCAL MATCH FOR A
MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA
HOMETOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT
WHEREAS, the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC), offers Hometown
Economic Development Grants to South Carolina cities and towns to implement economic
development projects; and
WHEREAS,grant projects shall make a positive impact on the quality of life for community
residents: and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta seeks to request funding for vibrancy
enhancements to downtown North Augusta; and
WHEREAS,examples of vibrancy enhancements include new murals,public art,signage
and overall enhancement of outdoor areas.
WHEREAS, receipt of this grant would benefit the City, downtown-area businesses and
visitors of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of
North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that:
I. Staff shall submit a grant application for$25,000 for a Hometown Economic
Development Grant on or before September 24, 2021.
2. The Mayor and Council of North Augusta commit to provide a local cash/in-kind
match of$3,750, which equals the minimum 15%match required by the Municipal
Association of South Carolina, from the FY21 Administration budget.
3. Grant and matching funds shall be used for vibrancy enhancements to downtown
North Augusta.
4. The North Augusta procurement policy will be followed when securing all services
and products with funds awarded from a Hometown Economic Development Grant.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA,ON THIS Aa h _ DAY OF.SEPTEMBER,
2021.
B on'SWtiliarms. Mayor
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Sharon Lamar, City Clime