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York County agrees to apply for federal CDBG-COVID funds to upgrade 4 Corners building
Summary
The county board authorized submitting a CDBG-COVID pre-application so the county can act as applicant for federal funds to repair HVAC, make ADA improvements and stabilize 4 Corners’ building; the vote obligates the county to subrecipient oversight if awarded.
The York County Board of Commissioners voted May 3 to authorize the county to submit a CDBG-COVID pre-application for renovations at the 4 Corners building and to proceed with the required public hearing if awarded.
The action follows a presentation from Lisa Hurley of the York County Development Corporation and Laura McDougall, who spoke about the building’s deteriorating systems and demonstrated need for federal funds. Hurley told the board the Department of Economic Development had invited two projects to submit full applications and that the county would be the applicant "so it would come through your records" and hold public hearings if the award is granted. McDougall described failing equipment and accessibility problems, saying, "our furnaces are kaput" and noting nine of 11 HVAC units need replacement and the front entrance and restrooms are not ADA-compliant.
Board members asked how the money would be managed and whether the county would face any local matching requirement; staff and Hurley said the grant is federal and does not require local matching funds. The county attorney and administration will need to set subrecipient oversight and reporting structures because the county would be the recipient of federal money. Commissioners discussed the administrative burden, with the chair noting the county must track and audit funds under federal uniform guidance.
Commissioners moved and seconded approval to proceed with the pre-application; the motion passed on roll call. The board directed staff to schedule the required public hearing and to return with details on the application and any subrecipient contracts. If the grant is awarded, the county would enter a contract with the state DED and 4 Corners; 4 Corners would lead contractor coordination and day-to-day project work.
The county’s decision starts the formal application process and requires additional administrative steps before construction or firm contract awards occur.
