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The director said the program currently had 13 AmeriCorps members and three full-time city staff positions: two full-time staff assigned to the conservation corps and one full-time staff member assigned to planning for a community corps. The director said the city will continue to use money already allocated in the 2025 budget to run the program as long as possible but that, after those funds are exhausted, the conservation corps either will be eliminated or returned in a different form if an alternative funding or structure is identified.

Committee members received the director’s report and moved to receive and place it on file. Alder De Lee moved to receive and place the report on file; Alder Presley seconded. Committee members voted aye.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks Committee 4-30-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Green Bay Parks director reported federal funding for the conservation corps was eliminated, forcing immediate layoffs of AmeriCorps members; the city will use existing 2025 budget funds to operate the program while it evaluates alternatives.","taxTitle","Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin","taxId",2853,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6254510,"Parks committee recommends purchase of skid-steer loader, attachment under separate threshold",60,528000,588000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3172762-0a778a66932cc622d96a01289e6d1e14&start=528&end=588","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3172762-0a778a66932cc622d96a01289e6d1e14/thumbnail_528000.jpg","/articles/6254510/Green-Bay/Brown-County/Wisconsin/Parks-committee-recommends-purchase-of-skid-steer-loader-attachment-under-separate-threshold","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6254510-19cafd5178fc1068814df3343efb3033/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144322&Signature=m5FM4JIWnG9zEfbSbNWJXRRiBvJUj9nLs32RqcHuwjWfXCX8erbAAoafc2v6U~T3Roj85fIlNBDEahCstU4bgbTgLKdizTDacnRQxKHVB7Y6bsO4d0-3V98oh7Qjb24grvklFxTMSVJw6z2~PGtgd~GPqLVwYZsYQ2RurNr17CKh9dFDUCdapoWR206H-BSf8FZ0Z~~0jOZqfgiNRrh9fst3LJpLR13X95o71VhuC7MJGt6wPUL3GGEWUQyNc8gERP6P74748CjIqlbCcT1WsKt3CnxCslY~r5Z5jw7Q3gvsVnHPeR7boIpP6ms-ZmaVj59UKjXXpb~YGx8OAyNTZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Green Bay Parks Committee recommended approval of the purchase of a 2025 New Holland skid-steer loader from Gruentz Inc. for $51,500 and noted a separate quote of $8,800 for an attachment that did not require committee approval.

Parks staff said the machine is an additional piece of equipment rather than a replacement and will be used for planting trees, removing dead trees and removing stumps. Staff explained the attachment (a grapple/hoe bucket) was quoted separately and does not require committee or council approval because it falls under the spending threshold. The combined purchase remains within the department’s budget.

Committee members asked how the purchase is funded; staff said equipment purchases are managed through the equipment replacement fund and that budget variances from year to year are handled within that fund so the city does not necessarily need to bond for every purchase. Alder De Lee moved approval; Alder Wery seconded. All committee members present voted aye.

The committee recommended approval to the full Common Council for final action.","Green Bay Parks Committee recommended approval to purchase a 2025 New Holland skid-steer loader for $51,500 and a separate attachment quoted at $8,800; the attachment price was below the approval threshold and will be purchased separately.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6254515,"Committee approves prairie burn plan submission for Hennis River Park pending fire review",115,363000,478000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3172762-0a778a66932cc622d96a01289e6d1e14&start=363&end=478","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3172762-0a778a66932cc622d96a01289e6d1e14/thumbnail_363000.jpg","/articles/6254515/Green-Bay/Brown-County/Wisconsin/Committee-approves-prairie-burn-plan-submission-for-Hennis-River-Park-pending-fire-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6254515-8e7f29a632d7638892323a50ba0d08e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144322&Signature=ihBvkRoRkKd7iHRH9wYLJ81feN3Y0i~uRGaHQyKl0nFM-tpqDyi6p1eTRNkgm8EdQO0gA13qwTyedvXF5RihnZ2bVf~BuNabxWhW6GYFyJmjRZUuT5MmrkatAnY2pq13A4e40Ku7fv5FaDRruFfpgC1S80aSOc0r2aSHPPKfIQTlA6u~TvSNRoWN5MP64NlFEveZuKYVcu3WTGijg1y5VEwQl2F4U8fvS9AykUk-NKXpnaqVO6FLbuPPmn-DLnliW5R1EkkC3x~mElbBcBNblp4lVzaJpkH9OCnp9l74jORTRLktbXZUbG3bnhUCOiM5kdbXkXM~oXUy9qLL00mh7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Green Bay Parks Committee voted to recommend hiring NES Ecological Services to carry out a prairie burn at Hennis River Park, contingent on Fire Department review and approval of a burn plan.

Parks staff told the committee the targeted site is a large grass area adjacent to the open shelter that was planted with prairie grasses about 15 to 20 years ago and has seen invasive species encroachment. The staff member said the site \"should be a very simple burn\" because it has minimal woody vegetation and that NES must submit a burn plan detailing staffing, methods, safety measures and notifications. The staff member added that \"they can only burn when weather conditions are ideal.\"

The committee discussed public notice and safety; the presenting staff said the fire department will review and must approve the burn plan before any burn occurs. Alder Presley moved approval contingent on the Fire Department review; Alder De Lee seconded. Committee members present voted aye, and the recommendation will go to the full Common Council as a committee action.

Parks staff said the burn would occur sometime in May if conditions and approvals align. NES Ecological Services has previously conducted prairie burns in the community, according to staff remarks.","Green Bay Parks Committee authorized hiring NES Ecological Services to plan and carry out a prairie burn at Hennis River Park, contingent on Fire Department review and approval of a burn plan; the burn is planned for May and will target an established prairie area adjacent to an open shelter.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6254520,"Parks committee approves $20,000 Children’s Hospital sponsorship for Kids Day at Bay Beach",114,105000,219000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3172762-0a778a66932cc622d96a01289e6d1e14&start=105&end=219","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3172762-0a778a66932cc622d96a01289e6d1e14/thumbnail_105000.jpg","/articles/6254520/Green-Bay/Brown-County/Wisconsin/Parks-committee-approves-20000-Childrens-Hospital-sponsorship-for-Kids-Day-at-Bay-Beach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6254520-5a1ded3b64fed9135b8c3383608f723b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144322&Signature=QBFiMHYsZ54elFpTjZEKn9Js-kB83i3AGEpPcJs14Ar5U-7mU1SJ~za4fWKkHny0PWzXmsGKzJbHCCj~yA4LyoiMsUdnKQVwfEZfFSvg1l74ZwsnwgLkHNJq5HupAjZ6uZy8U3SdHjZzTww-KpQ40eWpJLstl81R0Rko8HsQPkVKQ32F0LTk7JZSCr-bKAtoED9KbNJJdme9h660pSafT24Y7j0QJj45v~4knq0l9OsPsA~f0FdS1LKknoKyLd4IeXNmVCs7X7pIN7Bbz1ukVUdgI89SpwCGAB5xsdGtBwjjVKBhNIHCkM1wLhQYIE1eXiYcRlF5rwN~Uvn1sKNn5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Green Bay Parks Committee voted to recommend approval of a $20,000 sponsorship agreement with Children’s Hospital and Health System Inc. for Kids Day at Bay Beach Amusement Park on June 25, 2025.

The sponsorship agreement, presented by parks staff member Dan, would allocate $10,000 for free rides for children wearing wristbands from 3 p.m. to close, $1,500 for promotional giveaways, $1,500 for signage and $7,000 for entertainment. Dan told the committee the hospital \"would like to do so again\" after serving as a major donor the previous year and said the law department reviewed the contract and was comfortable moving forward.

Committee members discussed how the $20,000 fits into the event budget. Alder De Lee and Alder Wery noted the sponsorship covers the bulk of expenses for the Bay Beach portion of the event, including entertainment, tents and other event infrastructure. Alder Presley moved approval; Alder De Lee seconded. All committee members present voted aye.

The committee packet notes Kids Day has been held for more than 20 years and that last year was the first time the city offered a major sponsorship opportunity. Parks staff said the event will again be hosted at Bay Beach Amusement Park and that completion of a West End train expansion and new restrooms by the event is still \"tentative and not set in stone.\" The sponsorship agreement will go to the full Common Council next Tuesday for final approval at 6:00 p.m.

The committee vote was to recommend approval; no council-level action has yet occurred.","Green Bay Parks Committee recommended approval of a $20,000 sponsorship from Children’s Hospital and Health System Inc. for Kids Day at Bay Beach Amusement Park on June 25, 2025; committee approved the sponsorship and the agreement moves to the full council for final approval.","actionData","errors"]

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Director says federal conservation corps funding cut forces city to send AmeriCorps members home

Parks committee recommends purchase of skid-steer loader, attachment under separate threshold

Committee approves prairie burn plan submission for Hennis River Park pending fire review

Parks committee approves $20,000 Children’s Hospital sponsorship for Kids Day at Bay Beach