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Mount Pleasant CDRA says some heritage and preservation grants are on hold while reimbursement is sought
Summary
Mount Pleasant CDRA discussed multiple grant-funded projects including a $15,000 payment tied to a $90,000 Heritage Trail grant, a pending CLG grant application, and a $216,000 reimbursement request while federal funding remains frozen pending federal budget action.
Mount Pleasant’s Community Development and Redevelopment Agency (CDRA) on March 11 reviewed several grant-funded preservation and trail projects and discussed delays in federal and state reimbursements.
Agency staff said a $15,000 payment to Sunrise is part of a larger $90,000 Heritage Trail grant that spans fiscal years '24 and '25 and covers design work for the trail. Staff also described a proposed $80,000 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant to address planning upgrades and deterioration to the east wall of the Wasatch Walk and other preservation work.
The CDRA reported it has submitted a reimbursement request for $216,000 (described in the meeting as 75% of a submitted request) and is awaiting inspection and finalization before receiving remaining funds. Staff warned that National Park Service and related CLG awards are effectively frozen pending federal budget action; the House had passed a resolution extending funding through Sept. 30 at the time of the meeting, and the matter awaited action in the Senate. Staff said funds already approved by the Park Service are on hold until an enacted budget allows disbursement.
Agency members asked for clarification about which line items would be reimbursed and how much remained to be paid after the reimbursement request. Staff emphasized the reimbursement filing was intended to position the projects for payment as soon as federal appropriations allow. Dan, representing Go Insurance, and other small-business stakeholders were named among applicants for façade and building restoration grants, including repairs to the Casey Building on Main Street.
Members also noted the CDRA is pursuing additional grant applications and asked staff to follow up with the state historic preservation office on project eligibility and timing.
Ending: Staff said they would report back when the reimbursement request clears inspection and when federal budget action clarifies the timing of CLG and National Park Service payments.
