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Council authorizes town staff to apply for $2.5 million in congressionally directed funding for Dark Sky Discovery Center exhibit
Summary
Council voted to have the town submit a congressionally directed spending request for $2.5 million to outfit a STEM exhibit for the International Dark Sky Discovery Center, with the town serving as grant recipient and administrator; staff warned the award would be reimbursement‑based and could require additional staff time and federal audit work.
The Fountain Hills Town Council voted to authorize town staff to submit a congressionally directed spending request for fiscal year 2026 on behalf of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center.
Amanda Jacobs, the town's economic development director, described an invitation from U.S. senators to apply for $2,500,000 to fund a STEM/scientific exhibit. Jacobs said nonprofit applicants could not submit directly this year and that a town sponsor was required. Town Manager Goodwin and finance staff outlined administrative responsibilities if the town becomes the applicant and eventual…
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