Harnett County seeks 30-year use agreement and PRTF grant for Nils Creek Park phase 1

Parks and Recreation asked the Harnett County Board of Commissioners on April 7 to approve a 30-year renewal of the use agreement with Harnett County Schools for athletic-park amenities at Nils Creek Park and to authorize submission of a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PRTF) grant application to fund construction of phase 1 of the park master plan.

The requests were presented as part of the meeting’s opening items. Parks and Recreation staff described the two items but the meeting transcript does not record a formal vote or a completed decision on either request.

The use agreement request specifies a 30-year term for athletic-park amenities at Nils Creek Park; the grant request seeks funding for “phase 1” construction as outlined in the county’s Nils Creek Park master plan. The transcript does not specify the dollar amount sought from PRTF, the scope of construction included in phase 1, or whether matching funds would be required.

Desiree Patrick, who provided the meeting recap, summarized the agenda items for the board but did not provide additional details about the grant timeline or next steps. The record shows the item was placed on the agenda for consideration; the transcript does not record whether the board later approved the use agreement or the grant-authorization request.

If the board proceeds with the PRTF application and a 30-year agreement, subsequent meetings or the county agenda packet should state the grant amount, required match (if any), and the precise facilities covered by the use agreement.