Medvill Cooperative CDBG Grant Request
The town is being asked to sponsor an $11 million private infrastructure project, raising questions of municipal liability, administrative burden, and taxpayer equity.
Medvill Cooperative asked the town to sponsor its CDBG application for an $11 million sewer project because only municipalities may apply. The select board agreed to hold the three required public hearings after receiving assurances on cost reimbursement and liability protection.
The Medvill Cooperative, described as a low-to-moderate income 55+ community, initiated contact with town officials to address aging sewer and water infrastructure dating back 45 years.
Because only a municipality may apply for Community Development Block Grant funds, cooperative representatives asked the town to serve as the formal applicant for an $11 million project.
During the meeting, a CDBG consultant outlined that the town would receive reimbursement for administrative costs and that a lien mechanism would shield the municipality from financial liability in the event of cooperative default.
The board responded by scheduling the three mandatory public hearings required for the grant application process.
No opposing arguments or positions were presented in the record.
The consultant will prepare a script and newspaper notices for the July 13th hearing.
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