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CCBC requests county sign‑off to submit two RAP key grant applications
Summary
Dr. Berg, CCBC vice president of operations, asked the Beaver County commissioners for verbal approval to proceed with two RAP key grant applications: a $450,000 remodeling of the dome and a $750,000 aviation center project; county staff said applications would go through the redevelopment authority and paperwork would be signed next week.
Dr. Berg, identified as vice president of operations for CCBC, asked the Beaver County commissioners for county approval to move forward with two RAP key grant applications related to campus facilities.
Dr. Berg said the first grant is for remodeling the dome, including roof resurfacing and new LED lighting and potential bleacher upgrades; he stated the total for that project is $450,000. The second grant would provide additional funds for the aviation science center project; Dr. Berg and staff referred to the aviation item as $750,000 and indicated the grants require a 50% match.
Dr. Berg asked whether the applications must be submitted through the conservation district or filed directly by the county. County staff replied that the submission would not go through the conservation district and that, in instances where an applicant uses the redevelopment authority or redevelopment board as sponsor, the authority could serve as the submitting sponsor. Staff advised the redevelopment authority would be the likely sponsor for this request if the board so designates.
Dr. Berg requested verbal approval to proceed through the redevelopment board and to submit the applications; staff and commissioners indicated they were comfortable providing the county’s support and said the paperwork could be signed and formally approved at the next meeting. The applicant noted a fast approaching deadline (referred to as May 3 in the discussion) and staff agreed to prepare authorization documents for signature.
No formal recorded motion or vote was taken during the work session; the record shows a request for county sponsorship/support and a plan to finalize paperwork for formal approval the following week.
