Several Pulaski cities receive KLC Liability Grants
Four local cities have received liability grants from the Kentucky League of Cities grant program.
It was announced this week that Somerset, Ferguson, Burnside and Eubank have received the grants.
The City of Somerset received a $3,000 grant.
Somerset Mayor Alan Keck, who is also an executive board member for KLC, said the grant would go towards buying equipment for the police department and the water department.
'By supporting the purchase of gun safes for our police department and additional radio read meters for our water team, KLC is helping us build a safer and more efficient Somerset through its liability grant program,' Keck said. 'We deeply appreciate KLC's partnership and commitment to improving local communities.'
Mayor Robert Lawson of the City of Burnside had this statement about receiving the grant: 'We are honored to be selected as a recipient of one of KLC's many city-first funding initiatives. The KLC Liability Grant allows my employees to feel more prepared to serve their community and develop a progressive skill set for future training opportunities. We utilize many of KLC's offerings to run our city, including but not limited to their training courses, insurance services, legal department, and legislative voice. The City of Burnside is grateful to be a member of KLC and we look forward to many more years of collaboration.'
The City of Ferguson received a $1,500 grant, which City Clerk Kristi Phillips said would go towards sidewalk repair.
The grant received by the City of Eubank was put towards the purchase of a body camera for the Eubank Police Department, said City Manager Bobby Dawes.
Eubank received a $1,500 grant.
'We just thank the Kentucky League of Cities for what they do for smaller cities,' Daws said.
KLC Executive Director/CEO J.D. Chaney congratulated each city for their dedication for improving their communities.
'The Kentucky League of Cities is proud to provide our members with liability grants,' Chaney said. 'Collaborative efforts between the League and our members are vital to promoting community safety and enhancing the quality of life in Kentucky cities.'
KLC stated that it has awarded more than $6.5 million to city members since 1999 to help fund initiatives that reduce liability.
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