The city of Kingston is buying a former retirement home in order to create more affordable housing.
Council voted Wednesday night to approve spending $2,290,000 to purchase the former Fairfield Manor West Retirement Home on Ridley Drive.
Council has earmarked $1,130,000 from the Social Services Relief Fund and $1,160,000 from the Social Housing Reserve Fund to cover the cost.
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However, Kingston City Council will also apply to get federal funding to replenish the city’s social relief funds if the application is successful.
The home has been vacant since 2018.
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