Council discusses ARPA grant and plan for 742 Kenrod Road as community center; staff report likely $600,000 award

Council members discussed use of American Rescue Plan Act funds and a matching grant to support a community center at 742 Kenrod Road.

Staff reported the town closed on the property and is awaiting the final contract for a Governor’s multi-purpose community facilities matching grant; guidance indicates the award will be about $600,000 but the final number has not been confirmed. Staff said the grant will require dedicating a portion of the building to community-center activities for five years to meet grant conditions.

Council set a special meeting (March 18) to continue discussing modifications to the building, RFPs and timelines and agreed to place acquisition-modification planning on future agendas so the public can follow the process and potential financial implications for town meetings.