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Council authorizes mayor to seek county help for $2.5M match on soccer complex LPRF grant; final funding deferred
Summary
Shelbyville accepted a $2.5 million LPRF grant for a soccer complex but must provide a $2.5 million local match. Council approved asking Bedford County for assistance with the match and agreed to rescope the project into a smaller phase while final funding decisions are deferred.
Shelbyville staff told the City Council on Sept. 12 the city received a $2,500,000 Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) grant for a soccer complex at HB Griffin Park, but that the award requires a 50% local match of $2,500,000. Staff and a state contact told council that because the award was smaller than a previously requested $14,000,000 scope, the project will be rescoped and delivered in phases; staff suggested a $5,000,000 phase 1 that could be built using the grant plus the city match.
Parks staff described an expected planning window of 60–90 days while they negotiate scope with state representatives and engineering consultants. The council discussed potential county support and other funding mechanisms and voted to authorize the mayor to send a formal request to Bedford County asking whether the county would assist with the required match. Several council members also asked that staff continue to seek alternatives — including grants and private sponsorships — before the council commits tax dollars.
The council did not commit city match dollars at the meeting. Staff said the full funding decision and contract authority will return to the council after the new scope and funding plan are defined, likely within about 60–90 days as staff and state partners complete planning work.
