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Council approves CDBG applications for Waldermore ADA upgrades and property demolition
Summary
Clarksburg council authorized applying for two CDBG grants: up to $250,000 for ADA upgrades at the Waldermore (with a proposed $75,000 city match) and a $250,000 demolition grant with a $150,000 city match; council discussed project scope and deadlines before approving the applications.
Council approved resolutions authorizing the city to submit two Community Development Block Grant applications: one for ADA repairs and accessibility upgrades at the Waldermore facility and one to fund demolition of dilapidated properties.
City staff described the Waldermore application as an ADA‑focused project that would fund walkways, accessible doors, bathroom repairs and sidewalk upgrades. Staff said the CDBG request would be for up to $250,000 with the city proposing a $75,000 match; they noted the overall master‑plan cost figures discussed were larger (staff cited figures around $320,000–$339,000 and additional items outside the ADA scope). Staff also told council that the application deadline is March 31 and that award dates have not been provided by the funding agency.
On the demolition resolution, council specified a $250,000 grant with a $150,000 local match and approved amending the motion to include the match amount before voting. Both resolutions passed on council voice vote.
Council discussion focused on the scope of work covered by the grant, how the city would allocate a match and the practical next steps if awards are received. Staff said they will pursue required public‑hearing advertising and, if needed, call a special meeting prior to the grant deadline to meet procedural requirements.
