Parks committee moves final funding to complete Jordan Skatepark Phase 2

Allentown City’s Parks and Recreation Committee approved two companion measures to supply the final funds needed to finish Jordan Skatepark Phase 2.

Bill 5 amends the 2024 Traxler Fund by authorizing a supplemental appropriation of $85,416.01 to the Jordan Skatepark capital budget. Bill 7 is a companion transfer that moves remaining money from the Irving Pool capital account into the skatepark project; the meeting record does not specify the dollar amount for Bill 7.

Miss Tonihill said the Bill 5 funds will be used to build an ADA ramp, perform grading and complete other site improvements for Phase 2 of the Jordan Skatepark. A staff member identified in discussion as Mandy was cited during the meeting as noting that Bill 7 is a companion piece to Bill 5 and represents the final funds required to complete the project.

Committee members made motions to move each bill forward and the chair called the vote; the record shows the committee voiced “aye” for both measures and the chair announced they would move forward. The transcript does not include a roll-call tally or the names of the members who formally moved or seconded the motions.

During discussion a committee member asked whether funds were being taken from Irving Pool to pay for the skatepark; staff clarified the Irving Pool account contained leftover money because the pool work is finished and the remaining balance was being reallocated to active projects. No members of the public spoke on these items during the meeting.

The approvals complete the funding identified in the meeting for Jordan Skatepark Phase 2; the transcript does not include a construction schedule or contractor award details.