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Hobart City Redevelopment Authority sets spending limits for mower and trailer as director reports sold-out events and rising youth participation
Summary
Park Director Mrs. Mandon told the Hobart City Redevelopment Authority that the K-Pop event sold out and about 47 children attended the after-school program; the board was asked to set spending limits of up to $15,000 for a zero-turn mower and $9,000 for an enclosed trailer, a motion that was made but whose vote is not recorded in the transcript.
The Hobart City Redevelopment Authority met March 9, 2026, and heard the park director's report on events, programs and equipment needs. Park Director Mrs. Mandon said the department's K-Pop event has sold out and that the after-school program served about 47 children last week; she added that police and fire personnel have been assisting as mentors.
"We are excited that our events are reaching the community and that they are participating," Park Director Mrs. Mandon told commissioners, describing upcoming events including an Easter program, a summer market and a Lakefront Festival scheduled for June.
Mrs. Mandon reported progress on a new dog park (irrigation, reseeding, benches and play equipment) and said staff are preparing seasonal operations and routine equipment maintenance. After reviewing current equipment, she presented quotes and requested authority to purchase a new zero-turn mower and an enclosed trailer. She asked the board to set the spending limits at $15,000 for the mower and $9,000 for the trailer; a motion to approve those limits was made by Commissioner Mr. Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Mr. Recio. The transcript of the meeting does not record the board's subsequent vote on that motion.
The director also noted hiring needs for part-time pool and maintenance positions and said the department has received vendor interest for this year's lakefront festival.
No further details about procurement terms or replacement schedules were provided at the meeting. The board proceeded to other agenda items after the director's report.
