RES 2024-44 MASC Hometown ED Grant AdoptedRESOLUTION NO. 2024-44
COMMITTING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA TO PROVIDING 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 up to $25,000 to cities and towns within South Carolina to assist
in the implementation of economic development projects that positively impact the quality of life
in their communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta is a member in good standing of the Municipal
Association of South Carolina, making it eligible to apply for the Hometown Economic
Development Grant; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta desires to apply for the 2024 Hometown
Economic Development Grant to support the installation of downtown wayfinding signage; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta is committed to providing a 15% matching
contribution, not to exceed $3,750, as required by the grant guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of North Augusta recognizes the value of this grant
program and supports the effort to secure funding to enhance economic development opportunities
in the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, that:
1. The City Council fully supports the application to the Municipal Association of South
Carolina for the 2024 Hometown Economic Development Grant for the purpose of
installing downtown wayfinding signage.
2. The City Council commits to providing a 15% matching contribution, not to exceed $3,750,
from the City’s Capital Projects Fund to ensure the successful completion of the project as
outlined in the grant application guidelines.
3. The City Administrator or his designee is hereby authorized to execute any and all
documents necessary to submit the grant application on behalf of the City of North
Augusta, and to provide additional information as needed during the application and grant
review process.
4. The City Council further resolves to meet all accountability requirements set forth by the
Municipal Association of South Carolina, including providing documentation throughout
the project’s duration and at its completion, as well as cooperating with any on-site reviews
of the completed project.