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JRD hears 2026 budget update; $100,000 in planning grants, about $74,500 remains
Summary
A staff presenter told the Eastern Delaware County Joint Recreation District that phase‑one planning costs totalled about $25,500 of a $100,000 grant pool, leaving roughly $74,500; the board discussed legal fees, a pending invoice from Brazi Solutions, and website redesign estimates.
At the April 26, 2026 meeting the board received an update on the JRD's 2026 budget and expenses tied to phase‑one of community center planning. A staff presenter told the board that $100,000 in grants from the three member jurisdictions funds the planning account and that expenditures to date total just under $25,500, leaving approximately $74,500 available.
The presenter said one legal invoice of $930 had been paid and that the only outstanding item expected was a final invoice from Brazi Solutions to close out phase one; the presenter estimated that final bill would likely be in the neighborhood of $7,000–$8,000. The presenter noted legal expenses were higher than budgeted due in part to bond‑related work but that the packet had included additional funding for such services.
Board members asked about insurance payments and whether any other invoices were outstanding; staff said they would check and follow up. The board also discussed website management: current hosting and minute posting are handled in‑house through GoDaddy by two staff members, but a local web designer provided estimates of about $7,500 for a full redesign and monthly maintenance of roughly $100–$150. Members agreed to consider whether website work should be included in phase‑two contracting or budgeted separately.
There were no formal budget votes tonight beyond routine approval of minutes; staff were instructed to return with contract negotiations for phase two and any outstanding invoice details at the next meeting.
