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Youngstown Council OKs $122,000 to replace fencing at Pemberton Ball Field after public praise and questions about funding
Summary
The Youngstown City Council approved an ordinance authorizing a contract to replace fencing at Pemberton Ball Field, voting 7–0. Council members praised recent field upgrades after a youth and local resident spoke in favor but asked Parks and Finance for a return-on-investment forecast for the $122,000 general-fund expense.
The Youngstown City Council voted unanimously April 1 to authorize the Board of Control to advertise for bids and enter into a contract to demo and replace the fencing at Pemberton Ball Field, a measure council members said will protect recent investments in the park.
Council approved the ordinance after a public comment period that included a 10-year-old player who thanked the council for the new turf, lights and batting cages at Pemberton and Larry Allen, a 28-year resident and 7th Ward Coalition board member, who urged a new fence to improve safety, curb appeal and security for about 80 games scheduled…
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