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Alma City Commission approves DNR grant application to repair Riverside Park with 25% local match
Summary
The Alma City Commission voted to apply to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for a parks-improvement grant focused on Riverside Park, choosing Option A with an initial 25% local match; commissioners discussed scope, alternatives to wooden overlooks and long-term maintenance before passing the resolution (one member opposed).
The Alma City Commission voted to submit an application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources seeking grant funding to repair and upgrade assets at Riverside Park, approving Option A with a 25% local match.
The vote authorizes staff to pursue state funding for a Riverside Park package that the city estimated at roughly $460,000 (including an overlook deck rebuild, pavilion roof/cleanup and site amenities). During discussion staff said a 25% match would mean requesting about $345,000 in grant funds with a local match of about $115,000; commissioners reserved the right to increase the city's match if the grant scoring process indicated it would improve the city's chances.
Why it matters: Commissioners said Riverside Park is a heavily used gathering place and that the wooden overlooks and…
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