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Fountain Hills parks and community services report record event attendance, grants and community‑center improvements
Summary
Director Kevin Snipes told the council community events are drawing record crowds, volunteers and revenue; the council approved $70,000 for community‑center lighting and staff presented Republic Services nonprofit grant awards to two local groups.
The Fountain Hills Town Council heard a wide-ranging update from the Community Services Department, which reported record attendance at signature events, growth in volunteer programs and increased revenues for recreational offerings. The council approved $70,000 in additional capital funding to complete a lighting upgrade at the community center and welcomed Republic Services’ nonprofit grant awards to two local nonprofits.
Why it matters: Parks and recreation activity and community‑center programming support local services for children, seniors and families, generate visitor spending and are a visible part of town operations. The council’s lighting approval will fund new LED fixtures in ballrooms and lobby areas; Republic Services’ grant supports youth programs.
Key points from the department update
Kevin Snipes, director of…
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