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Hamilton Township approves parks assessment, hires Klein Klingers Group for $19,400
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Hamilton Township trustees authorized a parks assessment and approved a $19,400 contract with Klein Klingers Group to inventory playgrounds, trails and fields and produce cost estimates. Trustees discussed deed restrictions on Munitions Park during the vote.
Hamilton Township trustees voted to authorize a parks assessment and to allow the township administrator to accept a $19,400 proposal from Klein Klingers Group.
Nicole, a township staff member presenting the plan, told trustees the assessment would produce photos, narrative findings, concept visuals and cost estimates to help guide future capital planning and grant applications. "So today, we are requesting approval to proceed with the parks assessment plan for Hamilton Township," she said.
Trustees questioned whether Munitions Park should be included in the inventory. Mark asked whether the large parcel, which has limited development potential, needed the same level of study as other parks. Nicole replied that the parcel was acquired through "OPWC grant funding," which, she said, "makes it that it has to remain parkland" under deed restrictions. She said staff could open conversations with the grantor during the assessment but that the deed limits the township's options.
The board authorized the township administrator to accept the proposal from Klein Klingers Group for $19,400. An unidentified trustee moved the action; it was seconded and trustees recorded affirmative votes when polled (Mister Razi, Mister Cordray and Mister Sousa were recorded as voting yes).
The assessment, staff said, will give the township a comprehensive look at playground structures, trails, courts, athletic fields and general park infrastructure and will help prioritize capital improvements and future grant applications.
