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Demorest hears pitch for inclusive playground as staff outlines recent grant activity
Summary
A presenter summarized five grant applications and a nonprofit operator, Emily Herrin, proposed partnering with the city's staff to fundraise and build an integrated, accessible playground modeled on Wauka Mountain Elementary School.
Brad Day presented a PowerPoint at the Demorest City Council work session on Nov. 12 summarizing five grants he has applied for on behalf of the city and an inspiration for a playground similar to Wauka Mountain Elementary School. City Manager Mark Musselwhite and council members were present for the update.
Emily Herrin, who said she operates a nonprofit called Price to Play, told the council she would like to partner with Demorest to raise funds and help create "an integrated playground for all" that would be accessible to children with physical and intellectual disabilities. Herrin asked the city to consider the partnership as staff pursues grant opportunities.
Musselwhite noted the city has remaining federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that could be applied to capital projects and that staff will include playground options among budget considerations. No formal commitment or council vote on a playground project was recorded in the transcript.
City staff said next steps include continuing grant work and evaluating funding sources; council members did not record a formal decision at the meeting.
