Trustees voted to approve pursuing acceptance of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Community Marketing Partnership Program grant, which offers up to $35,000 in state community marketing partnership funds and requires a one‑to‑one local match (total project up to $70,000). The EDTA must accept the grant by Dec. 1, and the program pays out in monthly (1/12) increments, staff said.

During discussion, staff noted two contract considerations: (1) the state could later claw back funds and the Department of Commerce would not be required to continue payments if the state recoups funds, and (2) if work funded by the grant is subject to city bidding rules, EDTA must comply with those procurement requirements.

A trustee moved the motion and it was seconded; the board then conducted a roll call vote and recorded affirmative responses. The motion carried.