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Committee moves forward on $9,000 park sign replacement and $40,000 for two splash pads
Summary
Benton Harbor’s Economic Development and Parks and Recreation Committee agreed by consensus to advance a proposed resolution to replace a vandalized Morton Park sign ($9,000) and to fund two splash pads (total $40,000) at Union Park and Hall Park, pending a budget modification and public disclosure of funding sources.
The Benton Harbor Economic Development and Parks and Recreation Committee on Oct. 22 moved by consensus to forward a proposed resolution that would replace the Morton Park sign for $9,000 and fund two splash pads at Union Park and Hall Park, a package the city estimates at about $40,000.
The resolution was placed before the committee because both items exceed the $5,000 threshold that requires committee approval. Committee members and staff said the replacement sign will be built “more destructible-resistant” after the prior sign was destroyed, and the splash pads are intended to provide cooling and play space for children who currently lack such…
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