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Memphis council notes emergency communications software purchase and approves $1.2M splash pad
Summary
At Sept. 23 committee meetings, the Memphis City Council approved more than $330,000 in Hazard Mitigation grant funds for emergency communications software and allocated $1.2 million for a splash pad at Audubon Park; a separate $400,000 urban arts appropriation was presented (approval not specified).
The Memphis City Council reported approvals and budget actions during its Sept. 23 committee updates, including funding aimed at emergency communications and park improvements.
Jana Swearingen Washington said the council "approved more than $330,000 in grant funding from TEMA's Hazard Mitigation Program to purchase software that will improve our communication during emergencies." The announcement followed discussion in committee about tools to help coordinate response during hazards.
Ford Canale said the council "approved a resolution allocating $1,200,000 in funds for the construction of a splash pad at Audubon Park." The resolution, he said, directs capital funds toward the park improvement project.
The council also sponsored a resolution to appropriate $400,000 to continue implementation of the urban arts program; the broadcast described the sponsorship but did not state whether that measure was approved during the session. Separately, the council announced an extension of its grant-application window; applications will close Oct. 17, and applicants were directed to memphistn.gov for details.
The announcements emphasize public-safety investments and recreational capital projects in the city. No vote tallies, mover/second details or amendment texts were provided in the broadcast, and the audio update did not include full committee reports or staff presentations that may accompany these items on the official docket.
