Amador County - Also at the Supervisors meeting, Towner-Yep discussed funding through the Proposition 40 Bond Act of 2002, which has made $1.2 million available for Amador County capitol improvements through the sale of general obligation bonds by the state. Of that amount, nearly a million is allocated to seven projects throughout Amador County. $150,000 will go towards a River Pines Park renovation and upgrade, $250,000 will be used for ADA accessibility at Pine Grove Town Hall, $325,000 will be used for ADA Accessibility at Volcano Armory Hall, $45,000 provides ADA accessibility for Plymouth Restrooms, and $100,000 goes toward a Pioneer Park Vets Hall re-roofing, facilities and plumbing upgrade. Another $50,000 will build restrooms at Pioneer Park. $297,500 available for projects through Prop. 40 have not yet been allocated. “They called and said they wanted the money they already forwarded to us back and we said no,” said Towner-Yep, referring to the Department of Parks and Recreation. Funds had already been frozen earlier in the fiscal year when the budget didn’t pass, and there is concern they’ll be frozen again unless they are spent soon. Prop. 40 projects are initially paid for by the county with the understanding that they will later be reimbursed by the state. “I don’t trust the state, but it’s probably safer at this point to play Russian roulette and spend,” said Supervisor Louis Boitano. The other Supervisors agreed and encouraged Towner-Yep and her staff to continue with planned spending. “The projects will create jobs in our community and we need to keep moving forward,” said Towner-Yep. Dana Jorgensen, District Director for Senator Dave Cox’s office, said the funds will be there. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.