Cresbard, McLaughlin, and Philip Awarded Grants

PIERRE, SD – Three projects in South Dakota were recently  awarded $2.3 million in Community Development Block  Grants (CDBG). The cities of Cresbard, McLaughlin, and  Philip will use the monies to help fund local community  improvement projects.

“South Dakota’s economy is growing like never before. Our  communities need to grow with our state. These infrastructure  improvements will not only contribute to the quality of life for  South Dakotans, they will ensure the continued success of  communities across this great state,” said Chris Schilken,  Commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic  Development.

CDBG awards include the following:

• The city of Cresbard will use a $770,000 grant to assist  with water system improvements.

• The city of McLaughlin will use a $770,000 grant to assist  with a drinking water improvement project.

• The city of Philip will use a $770,000 grant to assist with  sewer improvements.

The CDBG program provides funding to local governments to  complete projects that improve living conditions. The program  is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban  Development and administered by the Governor’s Offi  ce of  Economic Development.

For more details on the CDBG program, visit https://sdgoed. com/public-records/cdbg-program. ■

Brookings July 13

Aberdeen Sept. 11

Mitchell Sept. 12

Fort Pierre Sept. 13

Sturgis Sept. 20

Registered city, county, township, and tribal governments get first opportunity to purchase heavy equipment before offering it to the public.

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Elected Officials Workship

July 26, Pierre Ramkota Hotel

9 a.m.   Registration

9:30 a.m.   Welcome and Introduction to the SD Municipal League, David  Reiss, SDML Executive Director

9:35 a.m.   SD Public Assurance Alliance – Protecting Public Entities Since 1987, Lynn Bren, SDPAA  Executive Director

10 a.m.   Meet the SDML Work Comp Fund, Brad Wilson, SDML Work  Comp Fund Administrator

10:20 a.m.   Municipal Officials and Employees, Laurie Gronlund,  Director of Human Resources,  City of Pierre

11 a.m.   Bids and Contracts, Rod Fortin,  Director of Local Government  Assistance, SD Dept. of  Legislative Audit

11:45 a.m.   Lunch

12:30 p.m.   Financial and Compliance Matters, Rod Fortin, Director of  Local Government Assistance, SD Dept. of Legislative Audit

2 p.m.   Open Meetings and Executive Sessions - Dos and Don’ts, Steven Blair, Assistant Attorney  General, Offi  ce of the Attorney   General

3 p.m.   Conflict of Interest for Municipal Officials, Steven Blair, Assistant  Attorney General, Offi  ce of the  Attorney General

3:30 p.m.   Adjourn

Registration Fee: $50/person Includes SDML Handbook for Municipal Officials ($60 value). Register by July 11. In-person or recording options.

Tentative agenda. All times Central time.

Learn more and register online sdmunicipalleague.org/events