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Fairfield Township adopts resolution to renovate Heroes Park tennis courts with grants and donations covering most costs
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Summary
The Fairfield Township Board of Trustees adopted Resolution 26-38 authorizing renovation of Heroes Park Tennis Courts by Game Changer 2 at a cost not to exceed $61,356; ODNR NatureWorks grant ($34,035), Fairfield Community Foundation ($25,000) and Energy Alliance ($5,000) were cited as funding sources.
The Fairfield Township Board of Trustees voted to adopt Resolution 26-38 to renovate Heroes Park Tennis Courts by Game Changer 2 at a cost not to exceed $61,356, the board announced at a special meeting beginning at 8:01 a.m. on March 27.
Administrator Petsy introduced the measure during the administrator's report, saying, “Resolution 26 dash 38 is a resolution to approve the renovation of Heroes Park Tennis Courts by Game Changer 2 at a cost not to exceed $61,356, which will be paid from the general fund.” Petsy detailed outside funding the township has secured for the project.
Staff member Mister Cohen summarized the project history and funding, saying the township applied for and received a NatureWorks grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) for $34,035, the Fairfield Community Foundation has raised $25,000, and Energy Alliance has promised $5,000. Cohen said the Community Foundation will manage a second phase of the renovation and described that second phase as approximately $4,045,000 as mentioned during the meeting. Cohen stated the grants are reimbursable and said, “It's not gonna be a cost to the township's funds once these funds are reimbursed.”
The board moved to adopt the resolution and approved it by roll call. The clerk pro tem read responses recorded as yes from the trustees as read during the roll call. The resolution authorizes the administrator to move forward with the first phase of the renovation and authorizes spending up to the stated amount.
The resolution as discussed depends on multiple outside funding sources and on reimbursements tied to grant requirements. The board did not detail a construction start date during discussion; staff said grant reimbursements are expected after project completion for at least the ODNR funds. The adopted resolution and the funding commitments are intended to limit net impact on township tax dollars.
The board did not identify additional conditions or contingencies beyond the funding plan. The measure was adopted and the meeting proceeded to other agenda items.
