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Council authorizes submission of RIDEM recreation grants for Veterans Memorial Park and Town Common
Summary
Bristol's parks director was authorized to submit two RIDEM recreation development grant applications to replace playgrounds and repair a pedestrian bridge at Veterans Memorial Park and to replace the Town Common playground with a rubberized surface; the council committed to a 25% town match of about $208,334 if awarded.
The Town of Bristol Council on Oct. 22 authorized the Parks and Recreation director to apply for two RIDEM recreation grants: a small grant (up to $125,000) for Veterans Memorial Park to repair the pedestrian bridge and replace playground equipment, and a large grant (up to $500,000) for the Town Common to replace the playground with a rubberized, accessible surface and to add a senior-friendly fitness station behind the former Wally School.
Director Renzohausen said the Veterans Park bridge needs more than routine plank repairs and that a rubberized surface at the Town Common would improve accessibility and help with drainage. The grants require a 25 percent local match; the director asked the council to commit roughly $208,334 in matching funds if awards are received.
Councilor Mary moved and Councilor Tony seconded a motion to authorize grant submission and to commit the required town match if the awards are made; the motion passed by voice vote. Staff said grant awards will be announced in the spring and that the council's vote and minutes will serve as the local commitment for grant purposes.
Councilors said they supported applying for outside funding that would reduce the town's direct capital outlays while improving accessibility and safety at two public parks.
