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CRA authorizes Keating Park LWCF grant application; board debates $230,000 playground proposal
Summary
The Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency on Nov. 5 ratified submission of a Land and Water Conservation Fund application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Keating Park, authorizing acceptance of up to $750,000 and a 50% local match.
The Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency on Nov. 5 ratified submission of a Land and Water Conservation Fund application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Keating Park, authorizing the city to accept up to $750,000 in grant funds and to provide a 50% match if the grant is awarded.
The grant ratification was approved by the board unanimously. Board Member Schuham moved to ratify and Vice Chair Quintana seconded the motion.
Why it matters: The grant, if awarded, could fund improvements to Keating Park that the CRA and staff say will anchor the downtown and beach districts. Board members pressed staff to be clear about how any new playground or splash pad would be sited and how matching funds, permitting and long-term maintenance would be managed.
Project presentation and cost outlook Chris Crisitto, project manager…
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