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Board allows Delaware County Historical Society to remove abandoned playground equipment from city right of way

5461946 · March 12, 2025
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Summary

The board granted permission for the Delaware County Historical Society to remove and restore a piece of abandoned playground equipment located in the city right of way.

The Muncie City Board of Public Works and Safety on March 12 granted the Delaware County Historical Society permission to remove an abandoned piece of playground equipment located within the city right of way for restoration.

A representative of the Delaware County Historical Society said the item is abandoned city property that, in the city’s view, would typically be disposed of. The society requested permission to remove the equipment and restore it instead. The board voted to approve the request by voice vote; the record does not specify the exact location of the equipment or detailed terms of transfer.

The board’s action permits the historical society to take possession for restoration; additional details about liability, restoration timeline or long-term ownership were not specified in the meeting record.