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Parks capital plan: $330,000 trail upgrades tied to grant; council discusses skate park, cameras and FTFC easements
Summary
Council reviewed parks and green-space capital requests including $330,000 in trail upgrades contingent on a grant, plans to replace Highland Park playground (breaking ground June 1), possible skate-park re-application, and confirmed that city cameras will be kept off trails; staff described collaboration with the Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy on easement adjustments.
Staff presented Parks and Green Space budget sections and capital projects, with emphasis on trail upgrades and playground work.
Presenter (speaker 4) told council that Parks personnel costs are projected at about $549,250 and that capital requests total approximately $538,500. The largest capital request is $330,000 for trail upgrades, which staff said "will only be spent if we get that grant," and that the grant requires a local match. Staff said a decision on some grants is expected in…
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