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Mulga council adopts resolution to pursue 1,500-square-foot splash pad at Bayview Park
Summary
On Feb. 10, 2025 the Mulga Town Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-03 to pursue a 1,500-square-foot splash pad at Bayview Park, approving a plan to apply for a $250,000 grant paired with a $250,000 town match (including $100,000 already set aside).
Mulga — The Mulga Town Council voted on Feb. 10, 2025 to adopt Resolution No. 2025-03 and move forward with a proposal to install a 1,500-square-foot splash pad at Bayview Park.
Mayor W. Keith Varner told the special called meeting at Mulga Town Hall that the town will apply for a $250,000 grant as part of a $500,000 matching framework and provide a $250,000 match. Varner said the town already has $100,000 allotted to the project and plans to cover the remaining $150,000 through a combination of in-kind services (labor, equipment, materials) and additional funds.
"We are proposing a project for a 1500 square foot splash pad at Bayview Park," Varner said, describing the requested grant amount and matching plan. He also said the proposed pad would be about five times larger than the one in Adamsville and that the project will include a picnic/pavilion area similar to amenities at other splash pads.
Councilmember Rachel Davis asked whether the town could seek additional grant funding later to expand the splash pad; Varner said such later grants would be possible. Councilmember Lelan Taylor asked how long a grant decision might take. Resident Rod Hawkins, who spoke during the meeting, said the town could hear back "as early as June or July" but that a decision could come in the fall.
Rachel Davis moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025-03; Jeremy Davis seconded. A roll call vote recorded: District 1 — Yes; District 2 — Absent; District 3 — Absent; District 4 — Yes; District 5 — Yes; Mayor — Yes. The resolution was approved.
Following the vote, Rachel Davis moved to adjourn and Jeremy Davis seconded; the meeting was closed with all in favor. Minutes were submitted by Mayor W. Keith Varner and attested by Town Clerk Robin Giardina.
Next steps identified at the meeting: staff will apply for the grant and await an award notification (an estimated window of June–July to possibly the fall), after which the council can finalize project timelines and pursue additional funding or grant rounds to expand amenities if needed.
