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Coos Bay reports $75,000 wildfire mitigation grant and Mingus Park restroom nearing completion
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Summary
City staff reported a $75,000 wildfire-risk reduction award for John Tapas Park (project two-thirds complete and contractor remobilizing in February), progress on Mingus Park restroom construction with anticipated completion in 30–35 days, and plans to pursue playground equipment grants and drainage work this summer.
City staff told the Coos Bay Parks Commission on Jan. 15 that the city has secured a $75,000 wildfire risk-reduction grant for work in John Tapas Park and that the project is approximately two-thirds complete. Staff said the contractor is expected to remobilize in February and the fire chief will provide mapping once the contractor is back on site.
At Mingus Park, staff reported that restroom construction is vertical and interior grout work is underway; the project is likely to be finished within 30–35 days barring weather. A delivered water heater awaits installation by city plumbing staff, who committed to completing that work by the end of the following week, subject to emergency reassignments.
The rewilding project at Mingus Park is awaiting an interpretive sign; staff expect installation by March after final scribe review. The city plans to reapply for LGGP playground-equipment grants and pursue additional grant opportunities this year to fund ADA-accessible playground equipment and engineered fall protection. Staff noted ongoing maintenance work including storm-related cleanup and removal of unhoused encampments at John Tapas Park.
Commissioners discussed drainage problems at playground areas and requested that upcoming grant plans and mobilization consider drainage and engineered fall protection; staff said materials have been procured and drainage work is targeted for the coming summer, contingent on grant success and staff availability.
Next steps: staff will continue grant applications (LGGP and others), finalize schedules for remaining construction tasks, and return with more detailed implementation timelines and any RFP actions tied to secured funding.
