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Douglass Township approves appraisal and grant-writing help for Long Property
Summary
The board approved an appraisal for the Long Property with the Natural Lands Trust splitting the cost and accepted a proposal from Natural Lands Trust to provide grant-writing services estimated at $3,500–$4,000 per application.
The Douglass Township Board of Supervisors voted to proceed with an appraisal of the Long Property and accepted a cost-sharing arrangement with the Natural Lands Trust for the appraisal fee.
Solicitor Wendy McKenna explained the appraisal is a precondition to any acquisition discussions; the board approved the appraisal motion. The Natural Lands Trust also proposed providing grant-application services to the township to support acquisition funding, estimating $3,500–$4,000 per application. Supervisor Sara Carpenter moved to approve the Conservation Services proposal and the board approved the engagement.
The board recorded approval for both the appraisal cost-share and the grant-writing services in the same meeting. No specific funding commitments for acquisition were made other than authorizing the appraisal and accepting the grant-writing proposal.
