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Delaware County authority approves $100,000 for Chester Park bandshell; disbursement tied to construction start
Summary
The Delaware County Interactive Gaming Revenue Authority voted to award a one-time $100,000 grant to the City of Chester to repair the Chester Park bandshell. The authority amended the grant condition so funds will be distributed once construction has actually started.
The Delaware County Interactive Gaming Revenue Authority voted to award a one-time $100,000 grant to the City of Chester to repair the Chester Park bandshell, an outdoor performance venue that city officials said has been condemned and is in urgent need of repair. The authority amended the award so the money will be released when the city provides a verified construction start date.
City of Chester officials asked the authority for $100,000 to supplement other funding for repairs. “We humbly request a $100,000 grant from this authority to enable us to fully repair the band shell, including restrooms and changing areas,” said Mayor Stephon Ruths. The city provided an estimated…
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