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Big Rapids commission approves wheelchair-accessible swing purchase amid local donations
Summary
Commission approved purchase of an accessible swing for North End Riverside Park; a donor contributed $10,000 toward the roughly $11,100 purchase, shipping is $1,200, and staff said city crews will handle installation with additional community donations to cover site work.
The City of Big Rapids commission voted to authorize purchase of a wheelchair-accessible swing for North End Riverside Park after several residents and commissioners described the project and donors pledged local support.
A commissioner summarized the issue's history and the Park and Rec Board recommendation for a riverside location. The commissioner said the community had provided a "very generous donation of $10,000" toward an estimated total cost of…
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