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Oak Harbor Rotary gives update on windmill rebuild, says $150,000 raised; permits near resubmission
Summary
Oak Harbor Rotary presenters gave a two-year project update on a community windmill rebuild, outlined roughly $150,000 in funds and pledges to date, said two larger grants require breaking ground before awards, and described next steps on permits and preconstruction.
Brian Jones, a representative of the Oak Harbor Rotary Club, told the City Council on April 15 that the Rotary has raised about $150,000 toward rebuilding the historic windmill in a city park.
"We have raised approximately $150,000 so far towards the project," Jones said, citing a mix of cash, grants and in-kind pledges. He listed $48,000 pledged by the city (noted as $2 per resident), a $20,000 LTech grant, a $25,000 Island Thrift grant and $10,000 in cash from the Rotary, plus in-kind pledges from local builders.
The update came during a presentation by two Rotary representatives who said the group has been working on design, fundraising and permit review for about two…
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