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Mentone council outlines $280,000 Park Improvements Phase 2 funding plan
Summary
Council reviewed a Park Improvements Phase 2 plan with an estimated cost of $280,000 and approved steps to secure funding: request 50% from Orthoworx, pursue up to $20,000 from the Community Foundation, apply to IHCDA’s CreatINg Places, and run a $50,000 crowdfunding campaign to secure a matching $50,000.
Town staff presented a project budget for Park Improvements Phase 2 showing an estimated cost of $280,000.
The plan presented calls for requesting 50% of funding from Orthoworx, pursuing up to $20,000 from the Community Foundation, seeking support through IHCDA’s CreatINg Places program, and running a crowdfunding campaign with a $50,000 goal intended to secure a $50,000 match. A $20,000 local commitment letter was provided to the council as a demonstration of local support.
Josh Shepherd thanked Trevor Kemptone for his assistance and enthusiasm in developing features for a proposed Disc Golf Course as part of the park improvements. Council authorized signature of a financial commitment letter for the park work and approved submitting a Letter of Intent for a $20,000 Community Foundation grant. The council also authorized staff to pursue the IHCDA crowdfunding opportunity with a $50,000 campaign goal.
Council members emphasized fundraising and grant-seeking steps rather than approving additional town spending beyond the documented local commitment letter.
