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Board hears CIP master-plan summary and a roughly $2 million parks-capital estimate
Summary
Staff presented a CIP summary tied to the 2021 Master Plan and estimated roughly $2,000,000 in parks capital funding (7% of the city's 2% collected income tax). Board discussion prioritized ADA improvements, pavement maintenance and trail work, with Central Park and Butler Park cited as candidates for near-term focus.
Parks staff presented a summary of projects drawn from the Park Master Plan and provided a rough estimate of available capital funds as the board prepared for the upcoming CIP cycle.
Michael Griggs told the Board the CIP list reflects projects identified in the 2021 Master Plan and asked members to review the spreadsheet at home as preparation for Capital Budget development. “Take this home. Look at the Master Plan. We are preparing — this is the time to prepare for the Capital Budget development that we'll take to the CIP Committee,” he said.
When asked for a funding estimate, staff said the parks program is likely to have about $2,000,000 available, based on collected income taxes; staff explained that 7% of the city's 2% collected income tax is earmarked for Parks Capital. Griggs also noted the city has paid off the Raintree debt as of 2025, which improves available capacity for new projects.
Board members and staff discussed priority-setting criteria. Staff suggested prioritizing projects that maximize ADA accessibility and visitation; Central Park was named as a likely ADA priority. Butler and Southgate parks were highlighted for trail and pavement maintenance needs, with Butler’s asphalt trail called out for cracking and potential asphalt repairs.
Playground improvements for ages 2–5 were discussed as a recommendation from the consultant, with potential sites noted (Collector Park, Arris Park, Spring Hill Sports Complex and Creek Balm). Staff said the master plan recommended age-appropriate playground footprints to avoid mixing toddlers with older children.
Staff emphasized that parks capital funding is scored separately in the city process and said a new finance director has begun shadowing current staff, which may affect future scoring and prioritization.
The Board did not adopt a final CIP list at the meeting; members were asked to forward suggestions by email for committee scoring and follow-up discussions.
