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Henry County pursues playground surfacing grant; animal shelter seeks vehicle and holds fundraisers
Summary
Planning staff asked the fiscal court to authorize applying for a playground rubberized-surface grant with a 25% match of $30,052; parks reported facility repairs for the upcoming season; animal services requested help acquiring a second vehicle after one went out of service and announced adoption events and a May 16 fundraiser car show.
Planning and zoning staff reported permit activity and requested county approval to apply for a playground rubber-tire surface grant that requires a 25% match. The quoted 25% match on the received quote is $30,052; the court approved a motion (Danny moved; Brad seconded) to allow staff to apply.
Parks staff said dugout buildings at Harry Hill Fields B and C have concrete floors poured and roofs are underway; fencing and cleanup will follow once weather permits. Staff are also working on scoreboards and expect them to be operational before the upcoming little-league season.
Animal services reported intake and outcome counts, noted recent adoption and rescue activity, and confirmed the shelter was invited to a large Louisville adoption event on May 9. Shelter staff said one animal-control vehicle is out of commission and asked the court for help to procure a replacement or second vehicle; commissioners discussed budgeting and fundraising options, including a vehicle-fundraiser car show scheduled May 16 at the fairgrounds.
The court approved the grant application request and acknowledged the shelter’s needs; no specific purchase or appropriation for a replacement vehicle was authorized during the meeting.
