The Cape Charles Town Council approved the projects that are to be funded by the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development Agency when the FY 2023 budget resolution was passed. USDA Rural Development, if the application is approved, would fund these purchases with a $26,000 grant and a $48,800 five-year term loan. The Town Council will approve the grant resolution at the March 16th Regular Meeting.
The application has been completed and submitted for the purchase of a new police vehicle and public works equipment.
Below are the items slated for purchase:
Police vehicle & outfitting $41,000
RTV (utility vehicle) $26,000
Heavy duty 60” cutter $ 2,625
Box blade $ 1,000
72-inch finish mower $ 4,175
Total requested $74,800