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John O'Green Park water-play pegged at $165,408; borough to use rec fee-in-lieu and capital funds
Summary
Parks staff told the Public Works Committee that water-play features for John O'Green Park will cost $165,408; the project is over budget and staff said the borough will use recreation fee-in-lieu funds and capital-project funding as available.
Parks and recreation staff reported to the West Chester Public Works Committee that proposed water-play features for John O'Green Park carry a total cost of $165,408 and that the project is currently over budget.
Why it matters: The cost and funding source determine whether the project is built on the borough’s timeline or delayed until additional funds are available. Park improvements affect neighborhood recreation opportunities and event programming.
The committee heard that because the project was underfunded, staff proposed using the recreation fee-in-lieu fund and capital-project funding (capital project 1) to cover the shortfall. Parks staff also listed upcoming events — a concert at Marshall Square Park on July 9, a movie at Barclay Park on July 10, and a rescheduled concert at John O'Green on July 16 — and said the PROS plan will guide future park concepts and funding as resources become available.
No formal vote occurred on the John O'Green Park water-play features; staff said implementation would proceed as funding becomes available and additional details will be returned to the committee when those funds are identified.
