Accept $2 million state grant to restore Maritime Center building
In Plain English
The California Cultural and Historical Endowment set a deadline for the city to accept this grant money. The Maritime Center needs major repairs to preserve the historic building. If approved, the state pays $2 million toward restoration work with no city matching funds required.
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Votes
Place matter on agenda as emergency item
City commit $500,000 to secure matching funds, authorize grant writer to fundraise, and pursue Joint Powers Agreement with school district
Direct City Manager to request CCHC postpone February 15th deadline, if school district can save building then City will open park fields for school use and open City building for charter school
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