Memphis City Council wants review of grant funding
The review comes as Memphis City Council members expressed concern Tuesday, Jan. 10, partly in response to Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division’s decision not to apply for $109 million worth of water infrastructure funding from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
The review comes partly in response to Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division’s decision not to apply for $109 million worth of water infrastructure grants from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
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