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Robert's House grant rejected; committee says asbestos removal remains first step
Summary
Committee members said the initial state grant application for the Robert's House project was not successful. Staff will seek the state’s review comments, meet with a state coordinator, and pursue asbestos removal and further strategy discussions with partners.
Committee members said the initial state grant application for the Robert’s House preservation project was rejected and that asbestos abatement remains the first step for the property.
Steve reported the grant application had not been funded and that Kimberly (the grant coordinator) has offered to meet to discuss reviewers’ comments. Committee members said they want the state’s feedback to learn how to improve future submissions or pursue alternative funding.
Steve said Tony Perry and Dan Williams want to meet to discuss possible involvement by El Camar (an organization referenced in the meeting). Steve noted Dan Williams is now on El Camar’s board, which could affect project opportunities. Members emphasized asbestos removal as the immediate, actionable priority and agreed staff should share reviewer comments with the committee when available.
No formal action or funding commitments were recorded at the meeting; members described the recent statewide grant cycle as competitive, noting roughly 22 applicants with about 12 funded in that round. Committee members asked staff to pursue and share the state’s review comments, then reconvene to decide whether to reapply or pursue other options.
