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Highlands approves RFQ process after $1.56 million raised for inclusive playground
Summary
The Highlands Board of Commissioners approved seeking design qualifications for an inclusive playground after commissioners heard that donors and a recent golf tournament raised $1,560,933.23 toward the project; staff will prepare a request for qualifications and pursue required municipal procurement steps to begin design and bidding.
The Highlands Town Board of Commissioners on Sept. 18 voted to proceed with a request for qualifications to design an inclusive playground, after hearing that community fundraising and a recent golf tournament raised $1,560,933.23 for the project.
The action follows a presentation by Commissioner Brian Steeler, who led fundraising efforts and reported the net proceeds from the tournament and other donations. He said the organizers also raised $72,000 net at this year’s scholarship golf tournament and that the overall playground fund totaled $1,560,933.23 in the town bank. The board approved beginning the procurement process under municipal…
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