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Town plan grant processed; MERP expenditures flagged as reimbursement-only

Bakersfield Select Board · June 11, 2025
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Summary

The Select Board received notice that the municipal planning grant was processed (just under $20,000 with a 10% local match) and clarified MERP expenses are reimbursement-based and should be charged to the building repair fund pending reimbursement.

The board was notified that the town’s municipal planning grant application has been processed and the project is funded for just under $20,000. Board members were told that an initial requisition for 40% of the grant could be submitted online and that the town is responsible for a 10% match and final 30% reimbursement upon project closeout.

Separately, a board member flagged that MERP-related charges are reimbursement-only and should be charged to the building repair/improvement fund until reimbursement is received. The board asked that staff note the correct fund coding for MERP invoices.