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Community playground build on hold amid grant uncertainty; board to pilot "secret shopper" park standards

2722730 · March 20, 2025
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The planned community playground build was put on hold after staff said federal changes have delayed Community Development Block Grant awards; the board approved a pilot "secret shopper" review of park standards and postponed the cost recovery policy to May.

Huber Heights Parks & Recreation staff told the board the planned community playground build will be delayed because county Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards have not been announced and staff advised against assuming funds without confirmation.

Staff said federal-level changes affecting grant funding have delayed the county—s awards, so the city cannot rely on CDBG money at this time. The board…

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