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At a meeting where staff reviewed public feedback from an open house and an online survey, Zach, a parks staff member, said the consultant Fran Stetter Carroll is compiling results and that staff and other city departments have reviewed the plan for maintenance and feasibility. \"On the open ended questions of the 500 and some responses, I think we had close to 200 comments on each of those fields,\" Zach said.

Why it matters: Spring House Park Phase 1 is tied to a larger state grant that city staff said carries deadlines and budget constraints. Zach told the board the project is part of a $1,000,000 state grant with no local match and that those grant funds must be spent by June 30, 2026, creating a firm timeline for design and construction decisions.

Most important facts first: staff said they expect to finalize design work by the end of June, prepare construction documents and bid the parking lot and entrance drive this year, and then work with playground vendors to install the playground in early 2026. \"We will then work with the playground vendors to bid that out and build the playground and get that installed in early 20 26,\" Zach said. He added the playground budget is being \"earmarked right around the $400,000 mark.\"

Supporting details: staff reported 50 attendees at the Spring House Park open house and 539 online survey responses; park staff characterized the public responses as strongly preferring particular playground styles and colors. The parking-lot repaving and entrance-drive work will establish how much remains for the playground, staff said. A separate pedestrian-path project up Grange Hall toward Lafino Park will intersect phase 1; staff told the board the pedestrian-path consultant has a subconsultant assigned so the path aligns with the park master plan.

Discussion vs. decisions: the board received the design and engagement updates as information; no formal board vote on design or construction contracts was recorded. Staff presented timelines and next steps and said they will return with construction documents and bidding schedules.

Background: Spring House Park Phase 1 is funded from the state grant noted by staff; staff said there is no local match required. Staff emphasized the connection benefits the project will provide by linking neighborhoods, schools and the Creekside Trail.

What’s next: staff said they expect finalized design documents by the end of June and plan to advertise bids for the parking lot and entrance drive before year-end; playground procurement and installation would follow in early 2026, subject to the remaining budget and the grant-spend deadline on June 30, 2026.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5/13/2025 Beavercreek Parks Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","City parks staff told the Beavercreek Parks, Recreation and Culture Division Park Board on May 13 that consultant work on Spring House Park Phase 1 is nearing completion and that the playground portion is being budgeted at roughly $400,000.","taxTitle","Beavercreek, Greene County, Ohio","taxId",54919,"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},6240614,"Beavercreek parks report 35,000 volunteer hours; board debates volunteer recognition logistics and readies summer events",1366,300410,1666880,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3319263-1a2c3837f4955f902328041a8a66911e&start=300&end=1666","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3319263-1a2c3837f4955f902328041a8a66911e/thumbnail_300410.jpg","/articles/6240614/Beavercreek/Greene-County/Ohio/Beavercreek-parks-report-35000-volunteer-hours-board-debates-volunteer-recognition-logistics-and-readies-summer-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6240614-43ac30be7fe21e313d143c1f6ece6406/orig.mp4?Expires=1776053311&Signature=CEc~HeL4eaRtaDN38jpcObxyVYTJsDydWF84-cczbzFoC9M0TplQUNlgeA7P7PpS30ERTM7AlnSKM0FYd25Ev1bmR26O3wI8gDYb-Wws5wR0-SDkszylJSL-gV7LPRR3NGjN3OKXwZcQgWpjOvnO9wCPZpt0rRHihivmY7jYgN2iGcbc1PBROUGYeQ6YjIgqOMOPvN4scuWCrcROe8lO238FIq8c~FmtMt41fVtnpnuYJbHefLx4JWlu30ee8S1Ac4MbI0afPKMWvLJMFy3ea8OWzUz4w6gtw1fsDqqACfJFD19xyQC0I06uBb1iizN98h1-G02FOtIBVshpc~x8rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Park staff told the Beavercreek Parks, Recreation and Culture Division Park Board on May 13 that volunteers recorded more than 35,000 hours in the past year, and board members discussed changes to the volunteer recognition dinner and plans for a busy summer events calendar.

\"And, again, to have over 35,000 volunteer hours in a year is truly incredible,\" Zach, a parks staff member, told the board as he reviewed April volunteer activity and the volunteer recognition event.

Why it matters: board members and staff said volunteers are central to programming and maintenance; staff also asked board members to sign up to help with summer events and to encourage local sponsor participation to support large crowd events.

Volunteer program and event highlights: staff described Spring and Fall plant trade days (82 participants at Rotary Park shelter), a Soaring to Spring event that drew more than 200 children and a tree-hike led by the city arborist that had 32 registrations. Staff thanked corporate and civic partners including Day Air Credit Union, Green Optimist Club, Mosaic Church, the Beavercreek Rotary Club, Beavercreek Lions Club, Kiwanis and Girl Scouts for volunteer help and project work such as mulching, playground mulch placement and litter pickup.

Volunteer recognition event feedback: during \"old business\" the board reviewed the volunteer recognition dinner. Board member Doug said staff and volunteers did a strong job running the event; other board members urged refinements to serving logistics, such as additional serving lines and placing desserts on tables to speed service. One board member said a full dinner worked better than hors d'oeuvres for that gathering; staff noted lessons learned on room layout and service flow.

Summer events and sponsorships: Erin, a parks staff member, reviewed summer programming and sponsorship opportunities and urged timely commitments. \"I would say early June for Fourth of July, early July for the Night Out against Crime, and as soon as possible for concerts,\" Erin told the board when asked about sponsor-deadline timing. Staff listed key upcoming events: Memorial Day ceremony (May 26 at Veterans Memorial Park at 2 p.m., featuring Colonel Richards and musical support from Wright Brass), the summer concert series (Sundays at 7 p.m., starting June 1), Enchanted Tunes and Tales (June 7), learn-to-kayak programs with Wright State, swing-dance and yoga-in-the-park events, and the Fourth of July parade and fireworks at Rotary Park (parade begins at 6 p.m. on Dayton Senior Road).

Actions and next steps: staff said they will distribute volunteer sign-up forms for park board members and coordinate volunteer roles for concerts, the Fourth of July and other events. No formal board votes on event programming or sponsorships were recorded at the meeting.","Staff told the Park Board on May 13 that volunteers recorded more than 35,000 hours in the past year, discussed lessons learned from the volunteer recognition dinner and laid out volunteer sign-ups, sponsorship deadlines and the schedule for summer events including concerts, the Fourth of July and Memorial Day.",{"_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},6240617,"Beavercreek seeks Greene County CDBG to expand senior center reception area, improve ADA service",116,147470,264400,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3319263-1a2c3837f4955f902328041a8a66911e&start=147&end=264","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3319263-1a2c3837f4955f902328041a8a66911e/thumbnail_147470.jpg","/articles/6240617/Beavercreek/Greene-County/Ohio/Beavercreek-seeks-Greene-County-CDBG-to-expand-senior-center-reception-area-improve-ADA-service","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6240617-ad946cc910d7106df8f69817611fa981/orig.mp4?Expires=1776053311&Signature=bd91-VoxzFja7CevixUcEtUB8C8GG~HIyS1gGu2Lm4tMU4L5q6TJgnGZhBr-crPEvl3i4OxvrT2-i4qHQy-yOw~u90ADQvWBQ~~GhOHIMPdGr6u7VwwjtuQLAflztyERTdkIexyYV2xeSguupyD3ePpkuFEt6ypmrPehy9GvnKzgPxds07SoxOf3HLtDIqXS3kYNvqhF2hGTB7GqDlKZPgWZm1jyxKBtuQg5bBLOF8VQY4-u0DxC1hGWzyesCnNRU0IKeJQ7dp0lFDUFGBvVpaGl-oYDMNHE5gTRUZMMoxjDCe36OBzvuGSlnVJpspy9XuhHBOi4OipajUMAbrmvAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff told the Beavercreek Parks, Recreation and Culture Division Park Board on May 13 that they applied to Greene County for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $51,000 to expand a planned reception-area renovation at the Beavercreek Senior Center.

Zach, a parks staff member, told the board the city already has funds budgeted for the workspace renovation but applied for the CDBG to enhance the project. \"We applied for another $51,000 last Thursday ... If those if we are, awarded that grant, those funds become available in March of 26,\" Zach said.

Why it matters: staff said the additional money would allow them to enlarge the scope beyond the existing budgeted work, improving accessibility and circulation in the reception and service area. Planned changes include lowering the customer-facing countertop to create ADA-accessible service windows and reconfiguring back-of-house counters and circulation so staff and volunteers with mobility devices can move more easily.

Details: staff described additional elements that could be funded if the grant is awarded: painting and new bench seating with backrests and armrests and storage under benches; creating a beverage station to replace vending machines; and replacing lobby furniture. Zach said some preparatory steps — architectural review, drawings and selective furniture purchases — could proceed before construction if necessary, but that the enhanced project would likely move from fall/winter into mid-2026 if the grant is awarded.

Timeline and process: staff said Greene County will select two grants at its meeting on the 29th of the month; project funds, if awarded, would be available in March 2026. The board received this as an informational update; no formal board action to change the project scope was recorded at the May 13 meeting.

Next steps: staff said they will report back after the county's grant selection; if the award is confirmed, staff anticipate updating designs and the construction schedule.","Parks staff said on May 13 they applied to Greene County for a $51,000 community development block grant to enhance a planned front reception renovation at the Beavercreek Senior Center; if awarded, funds would be available in March 2026 and could expand scope to include ADA-accessible service windows and new lobby furnishings.","actionData","errors"]

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