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Council OKs resolution to apply for $1.83M park grant after debate over local match
Summary
Parks staff asked the council to approve a resolution to apply for a $1,835,692 Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant to begin phase 1 of Muse Park; council debated the required 50% local match ($917,846.05), timeline to FY2028–FY2029, and whether the city should set aside funds in reserve or restricted accounts.
Parks and recreation staff told the Jackson City Council on April 7 they intend to apply for a $1,835,692 Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant to finance phase 1 of a Muse Park redesign on the north side, including demolition of existing baseball fields and tennis courts, a multipurpose field, lighting, amenities and parking.
Staff said the grant is a 50–50 match, which would require Jackson to provide a local match of $917,846.05 if awarded. Parks staff noted this is a phase 1 request, that the…
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