Governor Beshear announces Community Grant in Auburn for MODR project
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 11, 2010) – Gov. Steve Beshear today announced funding for a community investment in Auburn, Ky.
A $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administered by the Department for Local Government (DLG) has been awarded to the city of Auburn for construction of a new senior citizens center.
“It is critical that seniors be able to access resources without traveling too far from their homes,” said Gov. Beshear. “By providing a safe, convenient location and key services, this center will offer a number of benefits for Auburn seniors that will support physical and mental health.”
A new, 4,400 square-foot facility will be built on a two-acre lot donated by the city of Auburn. The CDBG funds supplement funding from the city of Auburn.
“The new Auburn senior center will fill a significant need in the community,” said DLG Commissioner Tony Wilder. “With estimates suggesting that the senior population in Logan County will increase by 40 percent over the next 20 years, the necessity for a local facility is especially pressing.”
The senior center in Auburn will serve approximately 6,376 seniors residing in Logan County, who currently must travel to a facility in another county. In addition to being located in an easily accessible area, the building will comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It will include a large central activity and dining room, individual meeting rooms, a kitchen, restrooms and an administrative office.
“The city of Auburn is thrilled to welcome a new senior citizens center to the community,” said Auburn Mayor Dewey Roche. “I have heard from many people who are excited about this long-anticipated project. We appreciate Governor Beshear’s support and greatly look forward to the building’s completion.”
The senior center in Auburn will serve approximately 6,376 seniors residing in Logan County, who currently must travel to a facility in another county. In addition to being located in an easily accessible area, the building will comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It will include a large central activity and dining room, individual meeting rooms, a kitchen, restrooms and an administrative office.
“The city of Auburn is thrilled to welcome a new senior citizens center to the community,” said Auburn Mayor Dewey Roche. “I have heard from many people who are excited about this long-anticipated project. We appreciate Governor Beshear’s support and greatly look forward to the building’s completion.”