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Commissioners add Kepler Pool ARPA contract addendum to consent agenda
Summary
County administrators presented a $110,000 ARPA contract addendum request from the Nittany Valley Joint Recreation Authority for Kepler Pool rehabilitation; commissioners voted to add the item to next week’s consent agenda. The authority says it can complete the project by 12/31/2027.
The Centre County Board of Commissioners voted to add a contract addendum request from the Nittany Valley Joint Recreation Authority (NVJRA) to next week’s consent agenda, clearing the way for $110,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to support rehabilitation of Kepler Pool in Bellefonte.
John (Administrator) told the board the NVJRA is "working through the bid process as well as processes with DCED and DCNR" and said the authority "will be able to complete the project by 12/31/2027." He said the authority is pursuing local funding matches and state grants to move the project forward.
Commissioners praised the community effort behind the proposal and noted the project will be delivered in phases; Commissioner Concepcion said the county’s ARPA funds must have deadlines extended as far out as allowed. The board voted to add the contract addendum to next week’s consent agenda by voice vote; Chair declared the motion carried.
Background provided to commissioners lists total secured funding for the project as $2,951,652, with "50% from a DCNR LWCF grant" and the balance from municipal contributions, county funds and private philanthropy, according to John. Commissioners and staff said further phases (bathhouse and children’s pool) will depend on future fundraising.
Next steps: the contract addendum will appear on the consent agenda at the next meeting for formal approval and, if approved, the authority will proceed with procurement and bid processes described by the presenter.
