Bellefonte pledges multi‑year match to Nittany Valley Rec Authority to unlock $1.475M DCNR grant
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Summary
Council voted to pledge a three‑year contribution toward the borough’s share of a DCNR C2P2 grant match for phase one of the Kepler pool refurbishment after authority representatives described a local match shortfall.
Bellefonte Borough Council voted to pledge a multi‑year payment to help the Nittany Valley Joint Recreation Authority meet a required local match for a $1,475,000 DCNR grant to refurbish Kepler Pool (phase one estimated at $2.9 million).
Cindy (representing the recreation authority) told council the borough’s fair share of the match, calculated by 2020 population, is approximately $103,650. She asked municipalities in the authority to pledge funds over two to three years while the authority pursues additional grants. During council discussion a motion was made and approved to set aside $34,050 per year for three years (as stated in the motion), to be held in a designated fund and drawn on as needed.
Council members asked staff to confirm the precise funding source and account for the pledge; the finance director said staff would identify available fund balances (capital projects or special projects funds were suggested) and return with final placement details. Several public speakers and a representative of the Bellefonte Stingrays urged support, citing community and athletic benefits and the loss of a home pool for local teams.
The pledge passed on roll call. Council and authority leaders said they would provide periodic updates as the authority pursues additional grants (including an active application to the PADCED local share account and a Neighborhood Assistance Program request) and works to close the remaining match gap.
