Cave City Receives Safety Grant for sidewalk replacement & repair

CAVE CITY, Ky. — “We use every opportunity to make our city safer,” said Robert Smith referring to the $2,325.00 that the City of Cave City was recently awarded by the Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services (KLCIS).

The grant will be used for upgrading of sidewalk replacement & repair.

Robert Smith said that, in these uncertain times, grants such as this one are a practical way to make our budget go further, as well as provide avenues that will enhance public safety.

This opportunity provided by KLC is a tremendous asset, especially in these uncertain times. KLC Insurance Services helps members increase public safety with a number of proactive programs & services.

Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services has awarded in excess of $4.5 million since the Safety Grant Program started in 1999. The awarded funds will go toward personal services provided by the KLC Legal Team, mulching mowers or kits, vehicle back-up cameras, defensive driver training, police accreditation fees, gun safes, crumb rubber, engineered wood fiber or pea gravel for playground cushioning material, new playground equipment to replace old equipment, sidewalk replacement and sewer backup prevention.

“Our philosophy is to prevent injuries and claims from happening,” says JD Chaney executive director/CEO. “We want to partner with our members, and this safety grant promotes good risk management. There is no better way to invest our member’s money.”

KLC provides safety grants to its members annually. As Kentucky’s largest municipal insurance program, KLC provides a full range of affordable liability, property, workers’ compensation and other products to municipalities. In addition, the Kentucky League of Cities offers legislative advocacy, employee benefits programs, financial services, legal services, training & education, community development & more.