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Mayfield council weighs grants, donations and surveys as park for The States subdivision remains unfunded
Summary
Council members discussed a promised park for The States subdivision with estimated construction costs around $100,000; options covered included CDBG, CPR grants (with matches), Eccles Foundation donations, local fundraising, and an outreach survey to prioritize features and maintenance costs.
At the April 1 work meeting the Mayfield Town Council reviewed options to fund a park promised to residents of The States subdivision and discussed how to determine a park design that fits an available budget.
Key points: Chair (speaker 2) and council members said the park is estimated at roughly $100,000 for an acre‑and‑a‑half site when accounting for grading, irrigation and surfacing. The town’s park impact-fee fund currently holds about $2,000 and is intended for park maintenance rather than new construction.
Grant prospects and local match: Kate (speaker 5), the council’s recreation representative, outlined two main grant pathways: a federal CDBG program (which can provide up to $250,000 for parks and equipment) and a CPR grant that requires a 30% local match and was highly competitive. Kate said Mayfield had completed a low-to-moderate-income (LMI) survey and had LMI certification that would support future applications. The council noted that demonstrated local donations or secured funds can raise scoring on grant applications.
Community input and accessibility: Council asked Kate to prepare a resident survey and produce rough cost estimates for a concept plan (a 10-year plan, splash pad or low-water alternatives were discussed). Councilmembers emphasized ADA/all-abilities accessibility and discussed lower-water options (gravel paths, splash pad) to reduce irrigation needs.
Ending: The council asked Kate to draft a survey and for staff to assemble cost estimates and grant timelines; no funding commitment was made at the April 1 meeting.
