Delaware bill lets officials redirect money to named local projects

Capital School District may use money set aside for an earlier project at the former William Henry Middle School. The work would support new facilities for Kent County Community School and Kent County Secondary ILC. The school board must agree. The district must submit a revised construction plan, which the Department of Education may approve if enough money is available.

State budget officials may transfer leftover study money to the Criminal Justice Council. Only money left from the Domestic Violence Coordinating Feasibility Study is covered. The council may use transferred money for Family Justice Center startup costs.

The Delaware National Guard may move project money to the Bethany Beach Training Site barracks project. The money may cover the Bethany Beach Training Site barracks project. The Guard may use $2.5 million set aside for the Scannell Readiness Center and up to $500,000 in available money for smaller building projects.

Delaware's transportation agency may reimburse named recipients from community transportation funds. The list covers 13 recipients, including the City of Dover, fire companies, and community groups. Only the listed project costs qualify, and each reimbursement is capped at its listed amount. Each listed recipient may receive a one-time reimbursement.

The bill directs four reallocations of community project money. The projects cover fairground restrooms and showers, Milford's library, the Skill Development Center, and Parson Thorne Mansion. The $250,000 for the fairground project comes from money set aside for Downtown Milford, Inc.