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Council to appropriate $226,000 for Academy Park surface after $113,000 scrap‑tire grant; Kiwanis donates $10,000 for Friendship Park
Summary
Parks staff secured a $113,000 scrap‑tire grant for a poured‑in‑place surface at Academy Park that requires a matching $113,000 (total $226,000). The Gahanna Kiwanis donated $10,000 to improve Friendship Park. Ordinance and resolution timing were set for July.
Parks and recreation staff told the committee of the whole the department secured a $113,000 scrap‑tire grant that would fund a poured‑in‑place safety surface at Academy Park, improving inclusivity and accessibility.
The grant requires a 100% local match; staff requested a supplemental appropriation ordinance to appropriate the grant award and the matching funds (total request $226,000) from the unencumbered balance of the state capital grant account. Administration staff explained a new account has been established to manage the grant funds and that the ordinance is scheduled for the July 6 consent agenda with a companion transfer resolution set for July 15.
Parks staff also reported that the Gahanna Kiwanis (recorded as “Quantis” in the meeting) donated $10,000 toward Friendship Park improvements to enhance play value and inclusivity. That item was presented as a resolution to be considered on July 15.
Council confirmed the timing and asked staff to coordinate ordinance language, ensure matching funds are tracked, and report back if any procurement or schedule implications arise.
