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Court names Ray Jewell Park fields 'Jackson Fields,' accepts ADF grant and renews sports association lease
Summary
Spencer County named the Ray Jewell Park ball fields "Jackson Fields," accepted a $4,899.49 Area Development Fund grant for lighting and renewed the lease with the Spencer County Sports Association for Ray Jewell and Waterford parks for one year.
Spencer County Fiscal Court permanently assigned the name "Jackson Fields" to the baseball fields at Ray Jewell Park and accepted a small state grant to assist with lighting improvements.
By resolution (Resolution #562) the court memorialized Jackson Bayers with the naming of the fields; the resolution notes the Jackson Bayers Memorial Fund’s contributions to lighting for Field 2 at Ray Jewell Park. The county also received final approval from the Kentucky Area Development Fund (ADF) for an ADF grant of $4,899.49 to support ball-field lighting; the ADF letter outlines reporting, recordkeeping and statutory requirements including a Statement of Assurances and maintenance obligations.
The court renewed the one-year lease with the Spencer County Sports Association for Ray Jewell and Waterford Parks at $1 per year during scheduled SCSA activities; the lease assigns routine field maintenance during seasons to the SCSA, requires liability insurance, and permits concession sales during events.
Why it matters: the actions formalize a community memorial, secure a small grant for lighting improvements and preserve the sports association’s access and responsibilities for park fields.
Next steps: the county will process the ADF grant completion reporting and coordinate installation/improvements with SCSA as funding and matches allow.
