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Jody Greger, identified in the packet as a teacher with Big Walnut Schools, is proposing Eagle Adventure Camp for its third year. Staff said the camp will run June 2–27 and July 7–18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine; the shelter house will serve as a base while many activities occur off site and elsewhere in the park. Staff said the camp uses roughly five parking spots for staff, buses will transport children, proceeds return to the school and the event has cleared reviews by fire, police and other service departments. “All proceeds go back to the school,” a staff member noted.

The committee had no objections and confirmed past experience with the camp has been problem‑free. Staff said the event does not block general park access and the applicant has historically cleaned up and permitted bathroom access to the public when needed.

The Light Up Kinslow tournament is a public disc golf event organized by a local club; staff said council previously approved nighttime use of Kinslow Park for the event. The tournament will include two rounds, one during the day and one at night, and staff said they expect about 72 players. Organizers will charge $50 per person or $90 per team; fees fund prizes, food and tournament costs. A food truck planned for the event has passed fire inspection, and staff said the fire department will recheck tents and cooking arrangements the day of the tournament.

Staff reported that other departments had given the tournament a thumbs up and that the organizing club has not caused clean‑up issues in prior events. The tournament date in the packet is April 19.

Votes at a glance: The committee approved minutes for the January 8 meeting earlier in the session by roll call (2 yeas); the same roll call ended the meeting with an adjournment vote (2 yeas). The minutes approval motion was made by Mister Martin and seconded by a participating committee member; roll call recorded Mister Martin and Mister Ghosh voting yes.

Staff will process the event permits administratively and will coordinate any routine public‑safety checks on the event days.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks and Recreation Committee 2/5/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee raised no objections to a summer youth camp run by Big Walnut Schools teacher Jody Greger and to the Light Up Kinslow disc golf tournament slated for April 19; staff reported both have cleared fire and police reviews and will proceed under existing permit processes.","taxTitle","Sunbury City, Delaware County, Ohio","taxId",53946,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6350046,"Committee reviews new Kinslow Disc Golf signs donated by local partners",157,205000,362000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2235087-5ddb9802544085d51d7795a9c6e4fd43&start=205&end=362","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2235087-5ddb9802544085d51d7795a9c6e4fd43/thumbnail_205000.jpg","/articles/6350046/Ohio/Committee-reviews-new-Kinslow-Disc-Golf-signs-donated-by-local-partners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6350046-0c974da15094409850b578b134748abd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440188&Signature=PHTZMnBRMZpEF8KwdS93aSDYi-cu8SIlk4nVnHwguicSvcGYoQxJD8m~4qQF0biYHOJ2FB4QDc73ijDHtQ7rywobQT06arfpEFsUdbl03rZTx~siPcgcEvfUNvxGqD4CarcojHWSYFQxlYZ2-VQlyVkq6e4XMu5plnD0e-~~WTTaga8X5-m1kE9wEF~3pSsYC0hoSuv-gRL4XUvosFTlBi7sFZCZQBcbRHvor12Hz6sFIVWa64JIDf4H6ZcPXHqHZtclj9IuHz0vQi1hZI5TA02cTEHwkd2A27fivy6DFMTECVNFX~Y0PYniDiac7h5EVYID2M70MN-bjCkLbkduWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Sunbury City Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed proposed replacement signage for Kinslow Disc Golf Park and signaled support for the design concept during their February meeting.

Nate Linton, a representative of Brand Tangibles, supplied a before‑and‑after package showing the existing sign and a proposed replacement. The proposed signs include the Sunbury City logo in the lower left and a faint cupola motif in the upper right, and committee members said they would like those branding elements enlarged for visibility. “It does incorporate the city logo in the lower left hand corner,” Linton said.

Staff said the signs would be printed on aluminum and resemble street signs. The committee was told the replacement signs are a contribution from one of the park’s partners, identified in the discussion as the Flyers, and would be installed at no cost to the city. A staff member explained, “this is being done at no cost to the city.”

Committee members said the new signs would improve wayfinding for disc golf players who have occasionally paused at tee boxes to locate the next target. The presenter indicated installation would proceed once the committee and city sign‑off are given; staff said the item would be shown to the absent committee member and could be put on a council agenda for a formal nod if desired.

Committee members also discussed a broader signage strategy for city parks and said staff intends to issue a scope of work seeking design consultants for a citywide signage and wayfinding plan in the next 30 to 60 days. Temporary signs have been placed at some parks while staff pursues a comprehensive design approach.

No formal committee vote was recorded on the Kinslow signs; staff said the contribution and installation would proceed after confirmation from the relevant council member and usual administrative sign‑off.","A Brand Tangibles design for new Kinslow Disc Golf Park signs was reviewed; the signs would include Sunbury City branding, be made of aluminum, and are a donation from the Flyers disc‑golf partner at no cost to the city.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6350050,"Sunbury committee backs Verdantus design contract for J.R. Smith Park improvements",273,505000,778000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2235087-5ddb9802544085d51d7795a9c6e4fd43&start=505&end=778","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2235087-5ddb9802544085d51d7795a9c6e4fd43/thumbnail_505000.jpg","/articles/6350050/Ohio/Sunbury-committee-backs-Verdantus-design-contract-for-JR-Smith-Park-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6350050-c101b4ee375cc199c558ca6b4ed74de3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440188&Signature=mkz2IoUdffrp772d0Rjm2vB4Je2rjwRHvIeo6StmB9DTjKkORpUz3uIWnHmEqSquodqxb9kcLGpZ1ntefLBYeweIDkzGioPjkQe7qqY~sOk33VWrT6k75Kvfvrjnn7yZU25I0GGe7kfrYDyjmo7xn9POgmQ6lhzxe0W15-DI15n3OdPOMdIhJY5~VRL7ikVP5gBppwgm2Qr-lUTnWYyDOPj5bnpTDQN4XZzwXK83nEm79nA2ZyNWzIw6~s0OiuZUfePzjoy9LgQkM8Gas1o9CeTKsiD~C2RdtJW~Y3SRSg5lHd6qihtcEk9Dt4kfBRZIWwpFStecLDiofkajuTt31w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sunbury City Parks and Recreation Committee on Wednesday reviewed a not-to-exceed $315,000 contract proposal with Verdantus (the firm that acquired CT Consultants) to provide final design, bidding documents and construction administration for J.R. Smith Park improvements.

The proposal covers revision of the park master plan based on a completed survey and geotechnical review, detailed engineering, preparation of bidding documents, bidding services and construction administration; inspection services are not included in the contract and will incur separate costs. City Administrator Hennessy described the agreement as a “not to exceed $315,000 contract.”

Committee members said the design will include a flow‑through splash pad, an ADA‑accessible playground, a restroom configured as a three‑season heated facility that will be winterized, and site elements including a pavilion, walking trails, half‑court basketball/pickleball, landscaping, entry features and parking. “They propose the splash pad will be designed as a flow through system, not a recirculating system,” Hennessy said.

Committee staff said the city has secured roughly $1 million toward construction: $500,000 in ARPA funds and a $500,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The remainder of the estimated construction cost — discussed in the meeting as about $3.5 million with contingency pushing a planning number toward $4 million — would be financed with a municipal bond. Hennessy said the bond is expected to run roughly 19 years. “Most of it will get picked up with the impact fees,” she said, referring to projected annual impact fees of roughly $100,000; the committee was told debt service was estimated in the “hundred and $40,000 range.”

Carla, a staff reviewer who examined the fee breakdown, told the committee the design fee percentage is consistent with industry norms. “From a planning perspective, anywhere from 7 to 10% is very common,” she said, and the presented line‑item breakdown made the fee acceptable to staff. The packet indicated roughly $270,000 of the not‑to‑exceed total is design services, with smaller percentages allocated to bidding and construction administration.

Hennessy said the design work would begin after council approval; the proposal estimates five months from contract execution to completion of design, with bids expected later in the year and most construction work occurring the following year. The contract will be introduced on the City Council agenda for first reading that evening, with staff anticipating possible council action in March.

Committee members asked staff to pursue several follow‑ups during design: confirm whether signage and associated costs are included in the construction estimate, re‑examine alternate park access locations near the old Lions building and Granville Street (noting grade and sight‑distance constraints), and continue a donation/sponsorship policy to offset costs.

No formal committee vote on the Verdantus contract was recorded in committee; staff indicated the item will go to City Council for formal action.

Background: the master plan in the packet shows phased amenities and an eventual connection to the Ohio Bicycle Trail; committee members noted portions of that trail and the park’s ultimate connection are not yet built and will require additional work and coordination. The packet also showed conceptual imagery for the amenities based on prior public comment and design input.

Next steps: staff will present the contract to City Council for first reading, confirm funding timelines for the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant and ARPA allocation, ask the design team to revisit access alternatives, and return to the committee with additional signage details and a donation/sponsorship plan.","The Sunbury Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed a not-to-exceed $315,000 design contract with Verdantus (formerly CT Consultants) to complete engineering and bidding documents for a multi‑phase J.R. Smith Park project; funding mix includes $1 million in grants/ARPA and a planned municipal bond to cover the remainder.","actionData","errors"]

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