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Chester reviews FY2025–29 consolidated plan; $100,000 proposed for parks
Summary
The City of Chester deliberative meeting on May 27 reviewed the fiscal year 2025–2029 consolidated plan and the FY2025 annual action plan, documents that set proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations and related priorities for the coming year.
The City of Chester deliberative meeting on May 27 reviewed the fiscal year 2025–2029 consolidated plan and the FY2025 annual action plan, documents that set proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations and related priorities for the coming year.
City staff told council the draft plan includes a $100,000 line for park and recreation facilities that could pay for playground equipment, ADA improvements, paving, lighting, fencing, seating, demolition and grading, engineering plans and other site work. A city staff member summarized the eligible uses as “the continuation of improvements to city owned parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities, and areas of play,” and noted the $100,000 would likely require other matching funds to cover larger projects.
Why it matters: the consolidated plan directs federal CDBG…
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