The Greenwood City Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with Milwaukee Electric Tool on Tuesday related to the company’s planned expansion in Greenwood and also approved applying for a grant for the project.
In 2015, the city purchased the old Friction Holdings building, which is part of the expansion. As part of the agreement, the city will receive rent from Milwaukee Tool for the building.
The memorandum of understanding approved Monday is for the addition of 50 jobs by Milwaukee Tool. The $1 million Community Development Block Grant, if approved, would be used for additions that would create at least 126 jobs.
Also at the meeting, Mayor Carolyn McAdams said 2016 will be a year of three major projects in the city:
nRail Spike Park (Phase I and Phase II). On Tuesday, the council approved the advertisement of bids for the project. McAdams said construction on the park will likely begin in June.
nRenovation of the Police Department headquarters. Bids for that project will be sought next month.
nApplying for a Mississippi Department of Transportation Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant. The grant, if approved, would be used for streetscape improvements along Fulton Street.
The council unanimously approved City Attorney Don Brock Jr. to serve as the city’s special prosecutor for housing and other code violations. He replaces Whit Mounger, who retired in December. McAdams said the appointment can be reviewed by the council if necessary.
In other action, the council approved the bid of AIA Builders LLC for demolition of dilapidated housing. The city chose the firm based upon the lowest and best bid standard.
• Contact Bob Darden at 581-7239 or bdarden@gwcommonwealth.com.
