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Sons of the American Legion donates $1,500 to Milan police; parks department wins splash pad grant
Summary
At its July 18 meeting, the Milan City Council accepted a $1,500 donation from the Sons of the American Legion to the police department and heard that the Parks and Recreation department won a grant for splash pad improvements; staff invited the public to a July 27 community event.
The Milan City Council on July 18 accepted a $1,500 donation from representatives of the Sons of the American Legion, who presented the check to Police Chief Don Tillery. The minutes note the organization’s purpose is to raise funds and aid individuals or groups in the community.
During staff reports, Community Engagement Director Jill Tewsley announced that Parks and Recreation received a grant that will fund improvements to the city’s splash pad and invited residents to a July 27 '3rd Thursday' community event. The minutes do not specify the grant amount or the grant source.
City Clerk Lavonna Wenzel also provided an update on absentee ballots and encouraged residents to consult VOTE411.ORG for candidate information ahead of upcoming elections. The minutes record brief council remarks thanking presenters and volunteers.
The minutes do not list any conditions attached to the donation or specify how the splash pad grant funds will be allocated; follow-up details were not recorded and would require a future staff report or council action to clarify.
