The delay in payments was in response to Parks and Recreation's refusal to ink an agreement with Tourism specifying how the funds would be spent. The money collected from taxes on restaurants in city limits was to fund, in part, the construction of a multipurpose facility at the county's recreation complex. Discussion of bids for its construction by the Trigg Fiscal Court was tabled following Tourism's decision.
Councilmember Brian Futrell, who also sits on Parks Recreation, says that is something he is disappointed over.
The transfers of funds have since resumed and Stevens says Tourism was not aware the decision was going to hold up any projects underway. Speaking only for himself, City Clerk and Chairman of Parks and Recreation Brian Ahart told the News Edge he was not comfortable signing the agreement.
The agreement was drafted by an attorney, something Futrell indicated he did not approve of and requests no further "roadblocks" from Tourism.
Mayor Todd King says that tourism is something all entities need to work together to promote. Speaking to Stevens, King then voiced his intent to meet with him and Judge-Executive Hollis Alexander to see what all can be done.
In addition to the multipurpose facility, the installation of a kayak ramp on Little River was also discussed.
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