NORTH VERNON, Ind. — Mayor Shawn Gerkin announced that the city is preparing to formally commit local matching funds for a proposed multi-million-dollar community youth center anchored by the Boys & Girls Club.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) requires a formal resolution from the North Vernon Redevelopment Commission pledging local matching funds for a $4.9 million state READI 2.0 grant allocation.
The city plans to match the grant to fund the transformation of the local armory site into a youth facility with indoor basketball and volleyball courts.
The resolution, which will specify the exact dollar commitment from the redevelopment commission, will be presented at the October meeting.
Additional matching contributions are being coordinated with the Jennings County Community Foundation, local youth organizations, and the Jennings County Council.

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