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Parks board approves concert partnership with IU, trail and maintenance contracts, and a slate of sponsorship and fee changes
Summary
The Bloomington Parks board approved a consent agenda that included an IU partnership for three Grand Floon concerts at Switchyard Park, construction and inspection contracts for the Power Line Trail, a 15-year Verizon tower lease extension, mowing and tree contracts, and a package of fee and sponsorship updates.
At the March meeting the Bloomington Board of Park Commissioners approved a multi-item consent package and several standalone agreements covering events, capital projects, maintenance and community programs.
Key approvals included a cooperative partnership with Indiana University to host the Grand Floon Concert Series at Switchyard Park (three ticketed shows: June 20, July 18 and Aug. 29). Leslie Brinson, Recreation Division Director, said Parks will manage contracts for parking, fencing and other event infrastructure with reimbursement from IU; an IU representative described Grand Floon’s growth since 2018.
The board also approved a construction contract for the new Power Line…
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