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Jeff White Memorial Skatepark cost‑sharing agreement moves forward; design and construction timeline set to meet grant deadline
Summary
Park board liaison reported that the Jeff White Memorial Skatepark project committee approved a cost‑sharing agreement with the city (with changes) and expects to present status to the Board of Aldermen in June; projectors aim for completion by October 2026 to preserve grant funding.
Park Board liaison Mr. Cleave told the board on May 12 that the Jeff White Memorial Skatepark project committee reviewed and approved a cost‑sharing agreement with the city, subject to a few changes, and that he will present the revised agreement to the Board of Aldermen at its next meeting.
The committee approved the cost‑sharing arrangement for the design phase; the liaison said the agreement still requires final aldermanic signature before the project can proceed further. Committee members discussed timing for bidding, final design and construction sequencing with other city work; the mayor and project organizers expect the skatepark to be completed by October 2026 to avoid losing the grant that funds the project.
The liaison said the project team plans a presentation at the Board of Aldermen meeting in June to update residents on status and timelines. The board discussed coordinating other park work — such as repaving Burke Circle and repairs near the pool — to avoid duplicative disruption once skatepark construction begins.
