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Council approves CDBG tourism grant application for Cody Park restrooms and concession
Summary
The City will apply for CDBG tourism funds to build ADA-compliant restrooms and a small concession/storage structure at Cody Park to support tennis, pickleball and ballfield events.
The City Council on May 6 adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign all necessary documents for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) tourism development application to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. The application requests funding to construct new ADA-compliant men's and women's restrooms and a small concession structure north of the tennis and pickleball courts at Cody Park.
Staff member Kevin presented the proposal during an open public hearing; he said the project focuses on limited-clientele beneficiaries (including the elderly) and is intended to support tourism and sporting events that bring visitors and teams to Cody Park. The proposed project budget in meeting materials showed an estimated total project cost higher than the grant request; staff noted local matching funds (general-fund designation) and other sources would cover the remainder if the grant is awarded.
Why it matters: The proposed restroom and concession facility would replace an aging building and improve accessibility and spectator services for tournaments and other park events, staff said. The council closed the public hearing and adopted the resolution to pursue the grant application.
Details: The application request listed roughly $480,000 in requested grant funds; staff listed the city general fund as the identified local match in the application materials. If approved by the state, the project would add accessible restrooms and a small concession/storage room to support events at the park.
