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Council caucus supports Pemberton Park fencing; staff say funds come from park budget
Summary
Council members voiced support for installing a combination ornamental and chain-link fence at Pemberton Park to secure recent investments; staff said the project will be funded from the Park Department capital budget rather than ARP funds and promised follow-up on scope and contractors.
Council members and park staff discussed a proposed fence for Pemberton Park intended to protect recent capital investments and secure play/athletic areas.
Councilwoman Amber White expressed strong support for the project, saying the current fence is flimsy and that the new fence will protect dollars already spent on park improvements. Park staff described the scope as primarily black chain-link with ornamental sections for the baseball field and said contractors have shown interest; staff confirmed the funding request comes from the Park Department budget (capital improvements) and that ARP funds already obligated to parks have been expended.
Staff noted there are already many scheduled games at the park from local schools and colleges and that the fence would support that increased use. Council asked for clarification on whether ARP or other sources could have been applied and staff explained the ARP allocations were spent or not scoped for this fence; further cost details will be provided when the item goes to the full Council.
