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Parks Commission hears project updates, grant status and options for new revenue
Summary
Staff reported progress and delays on three park capital projects (community hall foundation stabilization, restroom builds, rewilding), noted the city ended its contract with a private grant writer, and commissioners discussed creating a parks foundation and pursuing a food-and-beverage tax or parks district.
City staff updated the Coos Bay Parks Commission on Nov. 7 about three capital projects and current grant activity, and commissioners discussed alternative revenue options including a parks foundation and a possible food-and-beverage tax.
Staff reported work on the Mingus Park community hall foundation stabilization is ready to begin and that the city has secured enough grant funding "to go ahead and move forward with the foundation stabilization," though additional work (roof, windows, chimney) will require further funds. On restrooms, staff said they had "been successful in being awarded a grant from the LGGP folks" but had not yet received the agreement, so the award is…
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