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Strafford County to refine RFP for regional warming shelter as Dover public hearing, CDBG rules complicate funding
Summary
Commissioners discussed a proposed regional warming shelter and transitional housing project, potential CDBG funding limits because Dover and Rochester are entitlement cities, an RFP timeline with an estimated $4 million construction cost, and next steps including outreach to municipal partners and state CDBG staff.
Strafford County commissioners spent substantial time on Oct. 11 reviewing plans for a regional warming shelter and transitional housing project, agreeing to refine an RFP and seek clarification from state CDBG staff after the state indicated Dover and Rochester are entitlement cities whose involvement affects eligibility for county CDBG funds.
The board heard that Dover’s council is preparing a public hearing on Oct. 22 and that Rochester and Somersworth have acted or are considering action on the concept. Commissioners discussed timing for issuing an RFP, with staff recommending a 30-day bid window; that timetable would put a mid-November due date if the RFP is released the…
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