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Addison Township Library Project Selected to be Brought Before Congress
April 27, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Addison Township Library Project Selected to be Brought Before Congress
The Addison Twp. Library is thrilled to announce that our Application for the Community Project Funding was selected as one of the 10 projects by U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin. We requested $500,000 to help fund the construction of the new Addison Twp. Library. The project successfully met the following criteria:
- The applicant is a state or local government or a public institution of higher education.
- The project is located in Congressional District MI-08.
- The proposal demonstrates that the Community Project has robust community support.
- The proposal demonstrates that the Community Project will have a significant impact on our community.
- The proposal demonstrates that the Community Project would be a good use of taxpayer dollars.
It must be stated that only ten projects can be selected for consideration and that not all ten will be successfully funded.
In addition to submitting the application, nearly 100 expressions of support were submitted by patrons as well as local supervisors, administrators, lawmakers, and supporters. We sincerely appreciate the collaborative community action that has spurred us on to achieving our goal of building the first taxpayer dedicated library in Addison Twp., Mi.
For more information and to watch our progress, go to www.letsbuildalibrary.org.
| Addison Twp. Library
Jaema Berman, Library Director 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 (248) 628-7180 |
Addison Twp. Library Board of Trustees
James Baldiga, President 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 |
UPDATE: 2022 Congressional Requests for Community Project Funding
Over 90 Letters Submitted!
When we reached out to the community for “Expressions of Support,” we had no idea we’d get this many from such a variety of people. It seems, nearly everyone is happy to help out the Library.
As of this morning, we’ve submitted our application for a $500k grant to fund the construction of the new library. This grant will allow us to begin construction. We will still be required to secure a construction loan, but the amount of the loan will be reduced by the size of this grant.
Accompanying our application were ALL of the letters from ALL of these people. We feel that this will make a big impact in the selection process and thank every one of you from the bottom of our hearts.
Stay tuned to this Website for updates.
Oxford Leader Article Regarding Application for Federal Funding
Here’s a link to an Oxford Leader article which does a fantastic job of describing where’ we’re at with the new library building project.
https://oxfordleader.com/addison-library-seeks-congressional-funding-nears-site-approval/
2022 Congressional Requests for Community Project Funding
We need your help Today!
We have an opportunity to request funding for our new library building through our Congressional Representative Elissa Slotkin. Applications are due April 16, 2021.
One of the factors of consideration is community support for a project. We’d like to solicit your thoughts on the new library and include your submissions with our application for funding.
We feel like we’ve got a great chance for this funding. We’ve got a “shovel-ready” project, with planning nearly complete and zoning / planning approval imminent. Please take a few minutes and send us your thoughts.
Thank you.
Learn more about this funding request at slotkin.house.gov/community-project-funding-info.
Submissions are closed.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Over 90 people submitted their own “Expressions of Support.”
Learn more about this funding request at slotkin.house.gov/community-project-funding-info.
Library Receives Donation of Circulation & Computer Desks
Volunteers recently traveled to the Mt. Clemens Library & White Lake Library to pick up a donation of furniture and fixtures for our new building. These items will remain in storage until we’re ready to use them.
The donation included:
4 Computer desks
2 Circulation desks
2 Media Cabinets
Many chairs
These items will be used in our new building and their donation helps us keep costs down.
Previously:
A Donation of Doors
Shelving Donation from Jenison Library