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Sunbury parks committee previews JR Smith park design, estimates $3–3.5 million cost; financing work underway

5880398 · October 2, 2025
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Council’s Parks and Recreation committee reported that JR Smith park design is at roughly 60% with 90% expected Oct. 8; staff hopes to solicit bids in November and award a contract by year end. Committee members discussed financing options, a $1 million ARPA placeholder and other grant funds, and a donation/sponsorship policy.

Sunbury — City parks officials told council Oct. 1 that the JR Smith park project is moving from design toward bidding, with financing discussions continuing.

Councilmember Cooper said the project’s design was at about 60% and the city expects to have 90% drawings by Oct. 8. “She was expecting to get 90% to her by October 8. So here real soon, she expects that, and she's hoping that we can…

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