PAINESVILLE, Ohio, April 18, 2024– Lake County Commissioners approved the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the installation of a generator for the Willowick Senior Center and ADA Curb Ramp replacements for the Vine Street Corridor, both projects totaling $249,500.00.
The purpose for the generator installation at the Willowick Senior Center is to support the seniors of the City of Willowick and adjacent areas with a safe space to congregate in the event of severe weather that would cause power losses to the surrounding grid. A generator would ensure the senior center would be able to maintain critical services as well as large space for congregation during severe weather or as a warming center during extreme cold. The center uses the kitchen daily to prepare approximately 150 meals for delivery and provides in-house lunches.
“This generator represents our commitment to the safety and well-being of our seniors. Utilizing funds for a generator at the senior center is more than a choice; it’s a responsibility. We are ensuring that the center remains a beacon of community and care, even in periods of heightened vulnerability,” said Commission President John T. Plecnik. Please click here to read the entire press release.