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Commission backs $100,000 grant for Wesley Community Center and boosts weatherization funding
Summary
Commission endorsed a development agreement and grant support for Wesley Community Center and approved extra weatherization funding for the Dayton Home Energy Efficiency Program, allocating $125,000 to successful bidders and advancing contracts with local nonprofits.
The Dayton City Commission advanced support for two neighborhood-focused initiatives: a $100,000 West Dayton Development Fund grant toward a larger $350,000 Wesley Community Center facilities project, and an additional $125,000 allocation to successful bidders for the city's home energy efficiency/weatherization program.
City staff described the Wesley project as a set of facility upgrades valued at about $350,000 to support long‑running programs in workforce development, youth services, food access and senior programming. Larry Williams, board chair for Wesley, thanked the Commission for placing the item on the docket and detailed Wesley's volunteer and staffing structure, noting the center "has been there right at 60 years" and serves "over 200 families" (Larry Williams).
On weatherization, staff said CenterPoint Energy provided new funding and the administration proposed adding $125,000 to each successful bidder from the prior request for proposals to expand home energy efficiency and critical home repair services. Commissioners praised partnerships with Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together Dayton as pivotal for neighborhood rebuilding and long‑term housing stability.
Commissioners moved to adopt the City Manager's recommendations that included these grants and contracts; the motion passed by voice vote. Several commissioners asked for periodic reports to track outcomes and ensure funds benefit local residents.
