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Tonawanda officials push to pursue $4.5 million pool grant despite a likely 20% city match
Summary
Mayor and council agreed to pursue a New York swimming grant to replace the polar pool, estimated at $4.5 million, but cautioned the city may need a roughly 20% local match and will seek letters of support and sponsorships to close funding gaps.
Tonawanda Mayor reported the city will pursue a competitive grant to replace the polar pool, which he said would cost about $4.5 million and likely require a 20% local match. “We know it's gonna take 4,500,000.0 to get a new pool,” the Mayor said, and urged staff to submit applications and gather letters of support from local clubs and organizations.
The Mayor and councilors described the expected funding landscape as piecemeal: smaller state…
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