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October 22, 2009

Office of The Attorney General
- Anne Milgram, Attorney General

David Wald (OAG)
609-292-4791
Major Yvonne Mays (DMAVA)
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Daniel Douglas (CRDA)
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State Will Renovate Atlantic City Armory to Create Youth Center
National Guard, CRDA and Office of the Attorney General team for $2.9 million project

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Atlantic City, NJ – Three state agencies are joining forces in a $2.9 million project to renovate the Atlantic City Armory to create a youth center for Atlantic City children for after-school, job training, and recreation programs, including indoor soccer and track.

The renovation plans were announced today by Attorney General Anne Milgram; Major General Glenn K. Rieth, Adjutant General of the New Jersey National Guard; and Thomas Carver, the executive director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. Joining them was State Senator James Whelan.

The project is part of the prevention component of Governor Corzine’s Strategy for Safe Streets and Neighborhoods. The renovation will provide a home for community-based after-school, job training, and recreation programs, soccer and track competitions and leagues.

Programming at the Armory is to be developed by the Office of the Attorney General, working closely with local partners such as Atlantic Cape Community College and other youth-serving organizations. A similar project renovated the Jersey City Armory, where programs are run by the Jersey City Department of Recreation.

Construction funding for the Atlantic City Armory project is provided by the Department of Law & Public Safety ($900,000), the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs ($1,000,000), and CRDA ($1,000,000).

“This is a significant partnership that demonstrates the state’s commitment to pooling our resources to further our goal of reducing violent crime by stepping in to help at-risk youth with meaningful programs that are pathways to productive lives. I am grateful for the support of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to move this project forward,” Attorney General Milgram said.

“We can’t simply arrest our way out of the street gang problem. We have toughened our laws and more aggressively targeted violent criminals, but it’s also our responsibility to support prevention programs that will help kids resist the threats of gang recruitment and intimidation,” she added.

"The New Jersey National Guard is a community based organization and this project is a prime example of the synergy that will be created with the youth in Atlantic County, community leaders and the military team,” said Major General Rieth. “New Jersey is fortunate to have such partners in its arsenal all working together to achieve a common goal."

“The CRDA remains committed and dedicated to the youth of Atlantic City, and is proud to provide the financial support to move this project forward. Providing young people a safe and exciting place to gather for recreation and learning programs can only strengthen the community of Atlantic City,” Carver, the CRDA executive director said.

Renovations to the drill floor at the Armory will convert the floor to an indoor soccer field and track. Adjoining classrooms will also be renovated to provide space for classrooms, locker rooms and program offices.

Construction design for the renovation is expected to be completed by November, and the project put out for bid in December. Construction should begin in February and be completed next fall.

Program planning involves eventually selecting an experienced agency to serve as the Armory’s program operator and also creating a strategy to bring in program funding and other revenue-generating activities such as soccer leagues, track meets and special events, to cover costs, such as utilities and security.

"Thank you to the Attorney General, General Rieth, and the CRDA for coming up with a common sense and efficient solution that better utilizes an existing, centrally located facility and provides much needed activities for our young kids,” State Sen. Whelan said. “The benefits of empowering youth to participate in and become part of the Armory community will be especially positive in encouraging safe, responsible behavior outside the facility and in the future."

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