Pullman accepts $500,150 donation and state grant to advance Veterans Memorial Park
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Summary
Council accepted a $500,150.32 restricted donation from the American Legion and authorized acceptance of a Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program grant to support development of the Pullman Veterans Memorial Park; grant funds must be used by 2027.
The council approved acceptance of a restricted monetary contribution from the American Legion Maynard Price Post 52 totaling $500,150.32 to be used for construction of Pullman Veterans Memorial Park and later authorized acceptance of a Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant for park development.
Jeff Albrecht summarized the donation and thanked volunteers and the American Legion for their fundraising efforts. Parks staff member Kurt Damon outlined the RCO grant process: the city first applied in May, resubmitted after technical feedback and was later notified it was eligible. Damon said the initial project score had been 47 out of 65, but subsequent engagement led to eligibility notification. "Grant funds do have to be used by '27," he told council, and staff said they hope to begin construction late summer or early fall 2026 with completion in 2027.
Council moved and approved the donation acceptance and the grant-acceptance resolution by voice votes.
