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County approves $300,000 LEAP grant application and $100,000 county match for Lake Lenape East renovations in Hamilton Township
Summary
The commissioners moved to apply for and accept a $300,000 LEAP implementation grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for Lake Lenape East renovations and authorized a county cash match of $100,000 to support Hamilton Township recreational improvements.
The Atlantic County Board of Commissioners approved applying for and accepting a $300,000 LEAP implementation grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to renovate Lake Lenape East and enhance its recreational use in Hamilton Township. The board also authorized a $100,000 county cash match.
A commissioner described the project as a multi-year effort to complete renovations and create storage space in a preserved facility so Hamilton Township can restore swimming and other lakefront activities. The item was moved, seconded and approved by roll call.
Nut graf: The grant-and-match package is intended to finalize renovations at the lake and enable expanded public recreational programming if Hamilton Township executes the planned work and operates the facilities.
Commissioners thanked municipal partners and county staff for coordinating the grant application. No dissenting votes were recorded in the roll call recorded in the meeting.
Ending: The board approved the grant application and county match with direction to county staff to continue working with Hamilton Township and project partners on implementation details and contracting.
