Committee approves reallocating $85,000 to Vernon Acres generator pending FEMA match

Aug 19, 2025

The finance committee approved using a previously allocated $85,000 (originally for Vernon Manor) toward installing a generator at Vernon Acres, contingent on an expected FEMA/state award of about $86,000; estimated installation cost was presented at roughly $162,000.

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Committee members approved reassigning $85,000 previously allocated for a Vernon Manor generator to a project at Vernon Acres, contingent on FEMA/state matching funds that staff said might total about $86,000. Staff presented an installation estimate of "it's gonna be almost a $162,000," and described a contingency plan to install a transfer switch if the FEMA award does not come through.

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