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American Legion Post 83 seeks funding for ADA‑accessible replacement building
Summary
Leaders of American Legion Post 83 told the committee their 100‑year‑old building is not ADA compliant and proposed a 5,000 sq. ft. replacement costing about $2.1 million; they reported $225,000 raised and requested partnership with ODVA and other agencies for grants and historic‑land‑use approvals.
Officials from American Legion Post 83 presented a proposal on Sept. 30 to replace a century‑old, inaccessible post building with a 5,000 square‑foot ADA‑compliant facility.
Philip Highwood, Monica Carlson and John Hampton described an aging membership (many veterans in their 60s, 80s and 90s) and functional limitations in the current building that prevent disabled members and auxiliaries from accessing restrooms and meeting spaces. They said a new building would cost roughly $2.1 million and that the post has raised about $225,000 to date.
"Our objective is to find partners that this matters, the veterans, the community," a presenter said, describing bids, civil‑engineering work and an anticipated timeline for permitting and construction beginning in January with an expected one‑year build time if funding is secured. Committee Chair Manning offered to connect the group with ODVA contacts and other potential partners to explore grant opportunities.
Post representatives requested legislative and agency support to pursue grants and partnerships that would allow the project to move forward and expand accessible services to veterans and the surrounding community.
