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Board approves CDBG grant submissions including funding request for an electric/hybrid senior bus
Summary
The board authorized submission of multiple Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications, including an application for a 40‑passenger electric or hybrid bus for seniors and youth; staff clarified match requirements (total match $305,400 for one project: $250,000 cash + $55,400 in‑kind).
The Town Board authorized submission of several Community Development Block Grant applications for fiscal years 2025–2027, including a request for a 40‑passenger electric or hybrid bus for the Theodore Young Community Center’s seniors and youth programs and park improvement projects. Department staff explained changes to some grant narratives made after the public hearing and clarified the local match obligations.
On one park project (PH3), staff said the total local match is $305,400, of which $250,000 is a cash match and $55,400 is in‑kind services; the county would provide approximately $200,000 for the project if awarded. Board members also discussed procurement timing and whether to order a diesel replacement bus from the capital budget to meet immediate senior needs while applying for a separate electric/hybrid bus to be procured later if the CDBG award is approved.
Staff told the board the county had granted an extension for online application issues and that final award decisions are expected early next year; if awarded, the town would move into contract and bid phases. The board approved the grant applications and several related resolutions by voice vote.
Next steps: staff will finalize grant narratives, accept public comments during the open window where applicable, submit the CDBG applications by the extended deadline and report back when awards are announced.
