Vote Expected Tonight on Mattison Avenue Elementary Purchase

Ambler Borough Council is expected to vote tonight on whether or not to purchase the shuttered Mattison Avenue Elementary for use as a community center and municipal complex.
The price tag for the purchase and renovation of the school is estimated at $3.6 million, but council would approve $2.35 million. The difference would be made up with an estimated $850,000 appraisal for the current borough hall, application of a $1.5 million Department of Community and Economic Development grant, and a proposed $2.5 million loan, per The Ambler Gazette. Mortgage and additional costs would total $12,000 monthly, which is expected to be covered by the $140,000 annual business privilege tax.
Borough council tabled a vote on the purchase from Wissahickon School District last month.
In May, borough Manager Mary Aversa said the borough is "very interested" in the property.
Ambler Borough Council meets at 7 p.m.