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Red Bank to submit letter of intent for 'Project Diabetes' grant to fund Godsey Bridal Trail design
Summary
Parks and recreation manager announced the city's intent to file a letter of intent by the March 7 deadline for a non-matching grant (Category A: up to $150,000 per year for up to three years) to fund the Godsey Bridal Trail design and later construction phases if invited to apply; the LOI does not commit the city to applying.
Parks and recreation manager Mr. Gravy told commissioners the city will file a letter of intent to pursue Project Diabetes (state grant) funding to support design and phased construction of the Godsey Bridal Trail.
"This is a non matching monthly reimbursement grant. We will be going after category a, which offers up to $150,000 a year for up to 3 years," Mr. Gravy said, explaining that the funding could support trail construction, trail amenities and later connectivity improvements.
Gravy said the LOI is the first step and does not commit the city to a final application; if the state invites Red Bank to apply, staff will return with a resolution authorizing the application. He identified March 7 at 2 p.m. as the LOI deadline. The manager described intended uses: building the Godsey Bridal Trail, adding amenities and parking in year two, and enhancing trail connectivity in year three to link the new trail to nearby parks and provide safe routes for walkers and bicyclists. He said the trail would benefit Red Bank High School cross-country teams, JROTC training runs, walking clubs, the active older-adults program, and local bicycle partners.
Commissioners expressed support and noted historical interest in the trail dating back decades. Gravy said he believes the city will be competitive and that the proposal addresses multiple preventive-health strategies. The city staff will submit the LOI by the March 7 deadline; if invited, the commission will consider a resolution to apply. No vote on the grant application was taken at the work session.
