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Council discusses $150,000 funding gap for Police Athletic League building repairs; CRA involvement discussed
Summary
Council discussed repairs to the Police Athletic League (PAL) building: total project cost $400,000, a $250,000 construction loan secured and a remaining $150,000 gap. Council and staff discussed CRA participation (informal $75,000 figure) and long‑term options for a permanent PAL facility; no final appropriation was voted.
Council members debated next steps to close a $150,000 funding gap for repairs to the Police Athletic League (PAL) building.
Chief Charice Gause, who serves as the executive director for PAL, said the total project cost is $400,000 and that a $250,000 construction loan has been secured. Council members asked about maintenance funding, current program capacity and whether the CRA or city would provide gap funding. The chief confirmed 12 students are currently enrolled and said the program had the capacity for more under better facilities.
Council members described prior commitments and budget conversations: some members recalled earlier budget allocations and informal conversations with the CRA that suggested splitting the city's share with the CRA, each providing $75,000, while others said the item did not make it into the current budget. The city manager said she could look for $75,000 in the budget and that CRA had informal discussions but formal appropriation would require council action.
Several council members urged action so the PAL program could move out of temporary quarters in the police department community room and into a repaired facility. Council did not take a formal appropriation vote but directed staff to continue conversations with the CRA, check budget availability, and return with a funding plan.
