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Presenter outlines 50% grant match for floating dock; board authorizes action plan
Summary
Tim Yellman told the Attica board about a grant program that can match floating dock projects 50% and offered local fundraising examples; the board authorized developing an action plan and applying for funding.
Tim Yellman, a presenter representing the Wabash River Run and the 501(c)(3) Crossford Productions, told the Attica Parks and Trails Board that a state grant program has in the past matched floating‑dock projects at 50 percent and urged the town to pursue that funding to support a proposed floating dock and related river activities.
Yellman described prior local results, saying his group raised about $33,000 locally on a roughly $66,000 dock project and that the grant offered a 50 percent match. He also recommended early local buy‑in, crowdsourced small donations and consulting contractors about ramp slope and elevation to improve ADA access, while cautioning that some docks are not legally advertised as ADA‑accessible without specific design work and permitting.
Board members questioned storage, maintenance and permitting. Yellman said seasonal removal of docks is common and offered to share contractor names and community‑foundation contacts; he advised checking with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources on site suitability and permitting. On insurance and event coverage, Yellman said typical event insurance runs from a few hundred dollars per event and that waivers are required for participants.
After discussion, the board authorized Eli French to create an action plan for the floating boat dock project and to apply for funding and related expenses. The motion was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote.
What happens next: The board authorized planning and fundraising work; staff or board members will seek contractor quotes, consult DNR contacts, and pursue the Community Foundation/grant process recommended by Yellman.
Quote: “This grant right here will match you with 50%,” Yellman said, describing prior projects and urging local contributions to show community support.
Ending: The board approved the planning authorization and will consider vendor quotes and grant applications as staff and volunteers prepare materials for submission.
