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City briefed on $500,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund recommendation for Waterfront Park Phase 2
Summary
City staff said the Waterfront Park Phase 2 project has been recommended for funding through the Land and Water Conservation Fund 'Grama' Program for up to $500,000 (reimbursement match basis); staff outlined scope items, said construction could start in 2027, and warned playground elements would not be reimbursed under the grant scope.
City staff told commissioners that East Grand Rapids has been recommended for grant funding through the Land and Water Conservation Fund 'Grama' Program to support Waterfront Park Phase 2.
The staff presentation (Mr. Melville) described the award as covering major scope items that will be refined during community engagement and final design. Scope items listed in the memo include trail and boardwalk elements, parking lot expansion, environmental education features and wetland/woodland restoration. Staff said the Land and Water Conservation Fund award could be up to $500,000; because the program is…
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