On split vote, Ellis will apply for state grant for new swimming pool

A public hearing regarding construction of a new municipal swimming pool was conducted by the Ellis City Council Monday evening prior to the regular council meeting.

The Kansas Dept. of Commerce is offering a special round of grant funding for small city swimming pools.

A new pool for Ellis is projected to costs $1.85 million. The city can apply for a maximum $1 million state grant with a local match of $850,000.

It was a 3-2 vote later in the meeting on a resolution for Ellis to apply for the Community Development Block Grant funds.

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