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Milford authorizes $8,400 grant-writing contract for proposed highway barn project
Summary
The Milford Town Board approved paying Brockport Research Institute $8,400 from the Highway Department budget to begin grant writing for a proposed highway barn project. The motion passed with three ayes and two members absent.
Council Member Kristen Velasco reported on grant and property options related to a proposed highway barn and moved that the town hire Brockport Research Institute to begin grant-writing work. The board approved payment of $8,400 to Brockport Research Institute, with funds to come from the Highway Department budget. The vote was recorded: Kristen Velasco — Aye; Vera Sosnowski — Aye; Casey Eckler — Aye; Harold Couse — Absent; John Davis — Absent.
Why it matters: Securing a grant writer is an early, common step when a municipality seeks outside funding for capital projects. The payment commits town funds from the highway budget to pursue grant applications; further project approvals and any matching funds would require separate board action.
Next steps: Brockport Research Institute will begin the grant-writing project; the minutes do not record a contract term, deliverables, or a reporting schedule. Town staff should expect follow-up on grant opportunities and potential budget implications if matching funds or capital expenditures are required.
