DuFour to apply for state loan
LOAN DISCUSSION – Weirton City Manager Gary DuFour explains the loan application available through the State of West Virginia Department of Development. He said this loan would be for the installation of traffic signals at Three Springs Drive. Ward 3 Councilman Fred Marsh stated, if the application passes, the money will not be spent until development begins in the Three Springs Drive area.
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Weirton City Council passed a resolution Monday permitting City Manager Gary DuFour to file an application for a loan with the West Virginia Department of Development. DuFour explained the purpose of the loan would be to fund the installation of traffic signals at Three Springs Drive near the proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter site. He noted the possibility for this loan was made available by state Sen. Ed Bowman, D-Weirton, and Gov. Joe Manchin. “This is only the application for the loan,” DuFour said. “This is meant to get the ball rolling.” Ward 3 Councilman Fred Marsh stated council would move forward and continue with the loan process based on the outcome of the application and the start of development on Three Springs Drive. He stressed to those in attendance this application did not mean the City of Weirton had been approved for any funds. “This is a large investment in hopes of economic development in this area,” said Ward 7 Councilman Max Fijewski. “If we’re accepted, this is
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