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Moraine officials ask council to seek $890,500 supplemental to move splash pad to construction
Summary
Parks staff asked Moraine—s Committee of the Whole to request $890,500 in supplemental funding to put a redesigned splash pad project out to bid; staff said grant applications could reduce the city—s final cost and council voted to have legislation prepared.
Brent Shane, speaking for the city—s parks and recreation team, asked the Committee of the Whole to authorize legislation to seek $890,500 in supplemental funding to move a redesigned splash pad into the construction and bidding phase.
Shane said the current request is the same presentation the council reviewed previously but reflects cost-saving changes that reduced the project from “option 1” to “option 2” by $538,500. He listed line-item reductions the design team made to trim costs, including cutting restroom scope and hardscape and reducing landscape allowances; he also said staff would use alternates in bidding if specific items (for example, a particular surface finish) came in significantly over budget.
"With that contingency, the $300,000 or $306,000 contingency, you said we probably will use some of that along the way," Shane said, adding that unused contingency funds would return to the city. He asked council to have legislation prepared so the city can advertise the work and solicit bids.
Parks staff and the community development team have applied for outside funding to reduce the city—s share, Shane said. He told council staff had filed a Community Development Block Grant application and submitted a NatureWorks request to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for up to $86,000; both applications were pending at the time of the meeting.
Council members and other speakers praised the project and expressed support for moving it forward. One member said the splash pad would be a high-quality amenity that residents have asked for, and another said the feature would be a meaningful addition while a city pool remains unaffordable.
Council voted in favor of preparing legislation for the $890,500 supplemental request; the motion will return as proposed legislation at a future meeting.
The Committee of the Whole discussion and the vote were procedural steps to authorize staff to prepare formal legislation, not final appropriation or contract awards.
