May 5, 2004

The City of Richmond held a Groundbreaking for the new
Richmond Community Center Tuesday, May 4, 2004

 Construction is scheduled to begin May 15 and be completed by September 15. 
The cost of the project is $365,405.

 The Tax Increment Finance Authority will front the money for the project.  The City of Richmond will lease/purchase the building back using Community Development Block Grant over the next 14 years.

 The building will have an occupancy of approximately 150 people.  The primary use of the center is to provide senior programming for the community.

Pictured at the groundbreaking are Recreation Director Kelley Osterman, Recreation Board Chair Pat Szczesniak, Mayor Tim Rix, and TIFA Board Member John Hiller.

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Jim Hanus
www.AllAboutRichmond.com
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