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Mingus Park community hall stabilization and restroom project face funding gap; city has earmarked capital funds

Coos Bay Parks Commission · November 21, 2024
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Summary

City staff told the Parks Commission three grants and Adopt-a-Park fundraising have secured $45,331 toward a $99,402 foundation-stabilization project for the Mingus Park community hall; the restroom project is budgeted at $572,411 with a 40% match requirement and $395,964 secured to date, with remaining capital dollars identified if grants are not obtained.

A staff member reported to the Parks Commission on Nov. 21 that three grants—the Ford Family Foundation, the Coquille Community Tribal Fund and the Kinsman Foundation—plus $7,831 from Adopt-a-Park fundraising have yielded $45,331 toward foundation stabilization for the Mingus Park Community Hall.

"The total grants awarded plus the donated funds are $45,331 and the budget for this project is about $99,402," the staff member said. The staff presentation said the city will use…

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