BENTON, KY – The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented the Benton Gas System with a 2022 Liability Grant. KLC members receive the money to help fund various programs and services that reduce liability and make the community safer. KLC has awarded more than $5.5 million in liability and safety grants since 1999.
Representatives for the utility thanked KLC for the funds and stressed the grant’s positive impact on the community. “We are thrilled to be awarded the KLC Liability Grant to help us replace meters from the tornado last year,” said Benton Gas System Office Manger Jessica Scillian. “We lost over 170 meters, and this will be a huge asset to aid in the cost of replacing those. Thank you, KLC, for the opportunity to apply and receive these funds.”
“KLC is proud to be able to help our members provide important safety initiatives,” stated KLC Executive Director|CEO James D. Chaney. “These funds will help ensure the safety of the Benton Gas System’s employees and customers. We appreciate their commitment to making safety a priority.”
KLC Insurance Services is Kentucky’s largest municipal insurance program. The agency helps members increase public safety with proactive programs and services. KLC insurance also provides a full range of affordable liability, property, workers’ compensation, and other municipal insurance products.
In addition to insurance, the Kentucky League of Cities offers employee benefits programs, legislative advocacy, financial and municipal law services, training, community development, and other resources that serve cities.