By Quinn O’Hara

During the Clay Center City Council meeting on June 4, Grow Clay County Director Natalie Muruato reported on two grants that could fund the creation of a storm shelter at the Multi-Generational Life Center.

Muruato explains the reason behind pursuing the grants.

The first grant, from FEMA, would cover 75% of the associated cost. The second, from State of Kansas BUILD, would cover the remaining 25%. Should both grants be awarded, they would cover the estimated $1,275,000 it would take to construct the storm shelter. The proposed shelter would cover 3,328 square feet and could shelter approximately 560 people. The Council unanimously voted to approve a letter the Multi-Generational Life Center Storm Shelter Grant Letter of Intent and to authorize Mayor Thatcher to sign associated application documents.