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City approves interlocal agreement to advance Themien Park improvements with Raelor Foundation backing
Summary
The commission approved an interlocal agreement to move forward on a multi-phase Themien Park improvement project, contingent on fundraising and with the Public Building Commission (PBC) set to assume ownership and oversight; the Raelor Foundation and other partners will fund much of the work.
The Newton City Commission approved an agreement that sets the terms for the Themien Park improvement project, a multi-phase plan funded largely by private donations coordinated by the Raelor Foundation and supported by the Newton Recreation Commission (NRC) and the local school district.
Suzanne, representing city staff, told commissioners the Raelor Foundation will provide the majority of private funding for the work, with NRC contributing $100,000 restricted to pickleball courts. The city agreed to extend water and sanitary sewer service to a new restroom facility and to provide certain in-kind services and limited demolition work as described in the agreement.…
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