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Woonsocket council backs River Island condo hazard grant, says city will bear no financial obligation
Summary
The Woonsocket City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting a $300,000 hazard mitigation grant application by the River Island Condominium Association while adding language that the city will have no financial responsibility now or in the future.
The Woonsocket City Council on Monday voted 7-0 to support a $300,000 hazard mitigation grant application submitted by the River Island Condominium Association while explicitly stating the city will accept no financial responsibility associated with the application or the property.
Councilman Kenoyer read from the resolution during debate, saying, "The city shall not bear any financial responsibility or obligation in connection with the support of River Island's application for the grant or any related activities or actions associated with the property." The council moved and approved the resolution after the administration confirmed the condo association had held a special meeting and authorized the request.
The resolution includes language that any matching funds or maintenance obligations would be the responsibility of the condominium association, not the city. The solicitor confirmed the language, telling the council that the draft was written to avoid future obligations: "That plays in under section the language in section 2 as well... I made sure the language was tight now and into the future." The clerk reported the association held a special meeting, with 20 of 26 members in attendance and a unanimous vote to authorize the application.
Council discussion focused on clarifying that council support would not create a city liability. Councilman Kenoyer said the council was willing to help with application resources but reiterated the city would not provide matching funds or take on maintenance obligations. The council approved the resolution unanimously.
The action now allows the condominium association to pursue the hazard mitigation grant application with the council's formal support, while reserving all financial responsibilities with the association.
Ending details: The resolution passed 7-0; the council record notes the association provided minutes of its special meeting authorizing the request.
