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Fulton Avenue Recreation Center renovation faces funding choices; board to ask consultant for options
Summary
Board discussed the Fulton Avenue Rec Center renovation and potential phased approaches after learning the full Phase I estimate is in the multi-million-dollar range; members agreed to ask the project's consultant to present options and costs at a future meeting.
Town board members and the public discussed options for renovating the Fulton Avenue Recreation Center. A board member summarized off-the-cuff consultant feedback and said the public should invite the project's consultant, Andrew Darla, to brief the full board on alternatives and phased approaches.
A member referenced earlier cost estimates: "The full Phase I to my recollection was around $6,000,000 $7,000,000 just the basics." Board members said they did not want a small group to make decisions and asked that the consultant present options publicly so the board can discuss affordability, phased approaches and potential for donations or local contributions in addition to grants. The board agreed to schedule a public report and consider data-driven decisions about scope and financing.
