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Council approves use of local ATAX funds for Chester County Visitor Center wall repairs (up to $75,000)
Summary
The Chester County Chamber requested up to $75,000 from local ATAX funds to repair and stabilize exterior walls of the historic visitor center. Council approved using ATAX funds for repairs, with the administrator returning to council if costs exceed $75,000.
The Chester County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center requested up to $75,000 from local accommodations tax (ATAX) funds to repair and preserve two compromised exterior brick walls at the county-owned visitor center. Dr. Frederick and Chamber President Brooke Clinton outlined historic-preservation work to date, cited an estimated repair cost of roughly $75,000 and noted past expenditures of approximately $40,248 for prior repairs and upgrades.
County Administrator Hester confirmed that repairs fall within allowable ATAX uses and noted the county's local ATAX balance exceeds $500,000. Council members asked about potential unknown costs for an older building and debated approving a dollar cap; the final motion approved use of local ATAX funds for the repairs up to $75,000 and required Hester to return to council if project costs exceed that amount.
Next steps: county staff will authorize repairs under the ATAX approval and return to council for any request to exceed $75,000.
