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Henderson mayor, local group ask Mills County for $25,000–$30,000 to finish inclusive playground surfacing
Summary
Henderson officials and the Fenderson Activities Committee requested $25,000–$30,000 from Mills County to pay for poured-in-place surfacing for an all-inclusive playground slated for installation this summer; presenters described the surfacing as long-lasting and essential for accessibility.
Andy, who identified himself as city clerk and president of the Fenderson Activities Committee, and Eva, mayor of Henderson, presented the county with an update on a multi-year project to install an all-inclusive playground and asked the supervisors to consider a county contribution of $25,000 to $30,000 toward poured‑in‑place surfacing.
Andy described the surfacing as durable and low-maintenance — "it's going to last for 40 to 50 years" — and said the project has raised grants and other funds but needs the surfacing amounts to finish. Eva said she works with children in outreach programs and stressed the social and developmental importance of making playgrounds accessible to children and caregivers with mobility limitations.
The board treated the item as a discussion and indicated funding decisions could occur after July 1; presenters said they had also budgeted possible county contributions and could accept phased payments or alternative grant approaches to complete the surfacing.
No formal commitment or vote to fund the project was recorded at the meeting; the board indicated the request would be considered as part of future budget or funding decisions.
