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Parks department reports grants, CIP adjustments and staffing challenges ahead of busy spring-summer season
Summary
Parks and Recreation staff briefed the commission on capital projects, recent grant awards (including Land and Water Conservation Fund grants for three parks), mid-cycle CIP adjustments, event schedules and ongoing lifeguard/staffing shortages ahead of the spring and summer season.
Parks and Recreation staff delivered a summary report on March 17 that covered recent grant awards, capital project timing, event planning and staffing shortages as the department prepares for the spring and summer season.
Staff said the Veterans Memorial Park renovation (a CIP-funded project) has reached 60% design, was recently advertised for bids and may start construction when the ground is ready. During outreach, staff and veterans groups requested sponsorship opportunities; the commission later recommended the sponsorship packet be forwarded to the mayor.
Staff reported a new Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to improve access at three parks — Sladellville, Aldridge (referred to as…
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