Development News for Russellville, Arkansas

City to Apply for Grant to Fund Downtown Russellville Historic Revitalization

The finance committee discussed a resolution to authorize the mayor and city clerk/treasurer to submit an application to the Paul Brun Historical Revitalization Subgrant Program, offered by the National Park Service. The application seeks funding for the preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of downtown Russellville. The city would act as a pass-through entity, subgranting over $700,000 to property owners within the community for restoration or renovation of individually listed properties or properties within a historic district. The committee voted to move item three forward to the full council with a recommendation of approval. [cite: 48-73]

City Council to Consider Grant for Recycling Facility Development and Education

The finance committee considered a resolution to authorize the mayor and city clerk/treasurer to execute a grant agreement with The Recycling Partnership Incorporated. The city will accept this grant to develop its recycling facility at 1801 South Knoxville Avenue for solid waste planning purposes. An accompanying appropriation of $16,000 from the Economic Development Capital Fund number 27 will fund the pass-through of this grant for signage and educational materials. The committee voted to move items two and 2A forward to the full council with a recommendation of approval. [cite: 23-38, 43-45]