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Local advocates press county to finalize Boys & Girls Club site after $4M grant award
Summary
A community member warned the commission that construction must begin soon on a nearly $4 million Boys & Girls Club grant or the county risks losing the award; Quincy commissioners previously signaled support for a site near the Joe Ferrelito Center.
QUINCY, Fla. — A local advocate asked the Gadsden County Commission for clarity on plans to use a nearly $4 million grant to build a Boys & Girls Club, saying the county has to act quickly to meet construction timelines and avoid forfeiting the funds.
Derek Elias told the commission he had previously accompanied the county attorney to the Quincy City Commission, which voted to allow exploration of a site near the Joe Ferrelito Center. He asked whether the county intends to place the facility in Quincy or move to an alternate "plan B," and urged the commission to put a final decision on the agenda so construction can start without jeopardizing the grant.
Commissioners acknowledged the city27s vote was amenable and said staff would follow up. No final site decision or contract award occurred during the meeting; commissioners said they would contact Mr. Elias and update the public as the county completes the next administrative steps.
What27s next: The commission did not vote on a site at this meeting. Staff and commissioners indicated they would return to the issue in a future meeting with specific recommendations and timelines so grant milestones can be met.
