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St. Francois County commission approves DNR playground grant application, renews county insurance; time-and-attendance plan put under advisement
Summary
St. Francois County Commission members voted to allow the county Parks Department to apply for a Missouri Department of Natural Resources recycled-tires grant and approved a $130,056 renewal of the county—s insurance policy, while deferring a decision on an expensive mobile time-and-attendance system.
St. Francois County Commission members voted to allow the county Parks Department to apply for a Missouri Department of Natural Resources recycled-tires grant and approved a $130,056 renewal of the county—s insurance policy, while deferring a decision on an expensive mobile time-and-attendance system.
The Parks Department requested permission to apply for the Missouri DNR recycled-tires grant, which officials said covers up to $75,000 toward recycled-tire surface material for an upcoming playground. "It's going to cover up to $75,000 for, lay in place tire matting for our playground," a Parks Department representative said. Commissioners voted approval by voice vote.
The request comes as the county plans a two-part playground on a hilltop site near the main road, with separate areas for younger and older children. County staff estimated the total playground surface and installation costs would exceed…
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