CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Charleston City Council approved funding for several projects at its meeting Monday night.
Council members approved $5 million in funding for the Capital Sports Center, $1 million for the Public Safety Center, $350,000 for turf for the North Charleston Community Center and $200,000 for HVAC and roof repairs at the Kanawha City Community Center. They also approved $400,000 in funding for demolition projects and $350,000 to convert city-owned streetlights to LEDs.
Mayor Goodwin said the money will come from the unassigned fund balance.
Goodwin credits the city’s fiscal responsibility and an increase in development and events in the area for the money.
Goodwin said events like the return of the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta, more bookings at the Charleston Coliseum and expanded usage of GoMart Park brought more people into Charleston.
Goodwin also announced an upcoming meeting to discuss concerns about the size of Charleston’s City Council was also announced at the meeting.
Goodwin said a meeting will be held on October 25th at 5:30 p.m. in the AV room at Charleston City Hall.
