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Approval of Three Star Grant
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SUMMARY: The Department of Economic & Community Development has designated Cumberland County/Crossville as a Tier 2 County and eligible to receive $10,000 for projects that would improve one or more of the following pillars: Jobs & Economic Development, Fiscal Strength & Efficient Government, Public Safety, Education & Workforce Development, and Health & Welfare. The JECDB is responsible for making decisions on how the funds will be spent. The JECDB chose to focus on the Health & Welfare pillar to improve the 45% obesity rate among 8th graders. The JECDB voted to give $5,000 to a program called "Active Today-Healthy Tomorrow". The JECDB also chose to focus on Education & Workforce Development by contributing $5,000 to the Junior Achievement program. These requests have not been approved by the Department of Economic & Community Development, but application has been submitted. JECDB designated the City of Crossville to receive and administer grant funds on its behalf.
BUDGET ACCOUNT: 110-33499 $10,000
110-47210-236 $10,000
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve to receive and administer grant funds on behalf of JECDB