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Mayor, clerk authorized to accept $3.9 million grant for library renovation
Summary
The council authorized the mayor and city clerk to execute an acceptance agreement for a $3,900,000 flexible facility program grant for the New London Public Library to renovate the old First State Bank building.
The council authorized the mayor and city clerk to execute an acceptance agreement for a $3,900,000 flexible facility program grant for the New London Public Library.
The motion to authorize execution of the grant acceptance was made and seconded; the presiding officer called for ballots and announced the motion carried 10-0.
Why it matters: the grant is designated for renovation of the old First State Bank building for use by the New London Public Library, and the acceptance commits the city to terms of the grant and to carry out the facility project as described in the grant application.
Discussion versus action: the item was presented as an authorization to execute the acceptance agreement; no additional details about grant conditions, timetable or matching funds were provided in the meeting transcript.
Ending: with the authorization vote, the city may proceed with executing the grant acceptance and next steps for the library renovation as required by the grant terms.
