Can the ARPA monies currently earmarked for demolition be repurposed to other priority uses to help stabilize and mothball the building for redevelopment? (Just to help ensure that it survives in a more intact state until we can start our constructions). We’re thinking of scopes like:
Roof repairs.
Routine maintenance, interior leaks and piping repairs.
Seawall repairs and island stabilization.
And a couple of items that could facilitate either demolition or future renovation work:
Phase 1 + 2 Environmental Reports or Hazardous Materials Abatement.
Repairs to the bridges leading to the Boat Club so that they can be used for construction/demolition equipment.
The ARPA funds must be committed by Dec. 31, 2024, and spent on those projects by Dec. 31, 2026. Due to this requirement, the monies allocated for any project using ARPA monies will most likely need to be “shovel ready.” In many cases, this restricts funding for most post-design or engineering work beyond removal stages.