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Fifteen outside agencies seek $25,300 in borough grants; council has $10,000 to allocate
Summary
Fifteen nonprofits and community groups presented grant requests (total ask ~$25,300) for projects ranging from park maintenance and library programs to youth services and reentry supports; council will consider subcommittee recommendations and act at the December meeting.
Fifteen organizations presented to the council asking for outside‑agency grants; their combined requests exceed the boroughfunding available.
Mayor Schultz told presenters that the borough received requests totaling $25,300 while about $10,000 is available. Presenters were asked whether partial awards would allow projects to proceed and what alternate funding they had identified.
Highlights:
- Middle Mission Park Labyrinth (Holly Hoffman) requested $3,064 to replace plastic edging with flexible steel edging, add gravel and apply a 10‑year sealant following storm damage; Parks & Rec provides mowing and liability coverage but not upkeep funds.
- Bosler Memorial Library (Jeff Swope) described expanded "Library of…
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