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Plattsburgh advances beach projects and seeks playground grant; RFP out for dune work and events planned
Summary
Councilors and staff updated the council on a released RFP for beach dune restoration, exploration of a municipal parks and recreation playground grant, stage and restroom improvements and visitor website updates. Staff said small change orders for park capital projects are charged to the parks and youth capital project balance.
City staff told the Common Council that a request for proposals for a beach dune restoration project has been released and that proposals are due next week, part of a continuing push to implement the city’s beach-master plan.
The update matters because the beach work ties into multiple funding and visitor‑promotion efforts: staff described a municipal parks and recreation grant opportunity with a first round of $10 million in statewide funding and a maximum award of $1 million per application. Staff cautioned that the program’s first-round funds will prioritize projects closer to New York City and that the competition is expected to be strong. Councilors discussed whether to pursue playground funding specifically or to fold a new playground into a larger…
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