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Henderson City Council approves CDBG grant to fund accessibility upgrades and amphitheater at Kings Daughters Park
Summary
The Henderson City Council on Oct. 24 unanimously approved Resolution 25-61 to accept a CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization grant that will fund a roughly $900,000 first phase to make Kings Daughters Park handicap-accessible and add an amphitheater; the total project is estimated at about $1.2 million and future maintenance will be the City’s responsibility.
The Henderson City Council on Oct. 24 unanimously approved Resolution 25-61 to accept a Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) award to fund the first phase of improvements at Kings Daughters Park, city officials said.
Interim City Manager Paylor Spruill described a new variation of CDBG funding that can support neighborhood revitalization projects without requiring new housing construction and asked Assistant to the City Manager Kendrick Vann to introduce the Kings Daughters Park proposal. Vann outlined a plan to make the park handicap-accessible and add an amphitheater, and said the design would use environmental principles intended to promote safety and deter crime.
The grant application drew public support and questions during a public hearing. Henry Cruz, of Green Rural Redevelopment, offered his organization’s support for the project. Resident Melissa Lemmond asked whether the park work would be fully grant-funded and who would handle maintenance; Spruill said no city matching funds are required for the first phase, that the first phase funded by the grant would cost around $900,000, that the total buildout is approximately $1.2 million, and that the City would be responsible for maintenance after construction. Resident Tracy Mosley suggested the funds be used for downtown revitalization or youth workforce programs; Spruill responded that the CDBG-NR program prioritizes neighborhood revitalization and that the park’s location in an Urban Redevelopment Area strengthens the application. Resident Zaneta Lewis supported the project and suggested adding enclosed fencing for safety.
Councilmember Ola Thorpe-Cooper moved to approve Resolution 25-61 (CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Program Grant); Councilmember Garry D. Daeke seconded the motion. The Council voted unanimously to approve the resolution. Those recorded as voting yes were Councilmembers Geraldine Champion, Sam Seifert, Garry D. Daeke, Ola Thorpe-Cooper and Tami Walker.
After the vote the Council convened in closed session to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(6) and later returned to open session. The meeting adjourned at 12:44 p.m.
Notification of whether the grant application is successful was described by staff as likely to occur after the beginning of the new year; city staff said additional funding may be sought for a second phase if necessary.
