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Dunkirk officials outline public input plans after CFA grant for Memorial Park waterfront project
Summary
City staff said the waterfront welcoming center and amphitheater project funded by a CFA grant is at an early stage; officials expect public input forums and meetings with veterans and stakeholders before contracts or spending begin.
Dunkirk city officials said the $CFA grant award for a welcoming center and amphitheater at the far east of Memorial Park is in hand, but planners will hold public input forums and stakeholder meetings before expending funds.
Council member Laskowiak asked for a timeline; a staff member identified as Vince said the city will wait for a contract from either Empire State Development or the New York State Department of State before starting work or spending. Vince said officials plan to convene public input forums, meet with veterans and community stakeholders, and coordinate with the historical society as they develop project plans.
Vince told the council the project team intends to fold the welcoming center and amphitheater into a broader plan for Memorial Park that may include drainage work, seawall repairs, railing replacement and trail improvements. He described the work as at "the very beginning stages" and said specific public meetings and timelines are forthcoming.
Council members and staff noted prior planning and public processes contributed to the proposal: one council member cited earlier economic development committee review, references to the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), and the Downtown Revitalization Initiative strategic investment plan as background. No votes or contracts were authorized at the meeting; council members said forthcoming public engagement will shape details before funding is spent.
