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Tonawanda mayor urges pursuit of $4.5 million pool grant, warns of likely 20% local match
Summary
The mayor told the Common Council the city will pursue state and federal grants to replace the community pool but may need to cover roughly a 20% local match on a $4.5 million project; staff will prepare grant applications and a council letter of support.
Tonawanda Mayor said the city will pursue state and federal grant funding to replace the city pool, but warned the project — estimated at about $4.5 million — could require a roughly 20% local match.
"We've got, couple things that we know it's gonna take 4,500,000.0 to, get a new pool," the mayor said, adding that grant programs under consideration include the state "New York Swims" round and outreach through Senator Kennedy's office and other state contacts.
The mayor told council members the city has gathered letters of community support and met with…
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