“We got the formal request in, we submitted that to the county, they will actually be applying on our behalf, but we haven’t gotten word yet,” said New Carlisle city manager Randy Bridge.
According to a Facebook post by the New Carlisle Parks and Recreation page, if the grant is accepted, the city would also add a new parking lot for the new shelter house.
The new shelter house includes kitchen facilities for groups that wish to bring food items during their reservations. In addition, the new shelter is planned to be built out of metal.
Credit: Springfield News-Sun
Credit: Springfield News-Sun
Bridge said that $30,000 of the grant will be used for engineering and design fees.
The post also stated the reason for the move to build a second shelter.
“The city turns people away every year due to the booking of the current shelter house and a second one is very much needed for the community. We will update you on the status of the grant the city has applied for,” the post read.
For the latest information on happenings in New Carlisle, visit the city’s Facebook page, or its website at https://newcarlisle.net/.
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