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Palmyra parks officials report $245,000 shortfall on Missouri Trail bid
Summary
Park Director Doug Meyers said a $598,000 bid for the Missouri Trail project leaves an approximate $245,000 funding gap after accounting for a $250,000 grant and a $103,616.82 donation; staff will work with grant administrators to avoid rebidding.
Park Director Doug Meyers told the Palmyra Parks & Recreation Board that a contractor submitted a $598,000 bid for the Missouri Trail project, leaving an estimated funding shortfall of about $245,000 after accounting for identified funding sources.
Meyers said known project funding includes a $250,000 Missouri Trail Grant and a Hutcherson Family Memorial donation of $103,616.82; the bid came from Bleigh. Meyers said he has contacted the grant administrators and believes the project does not need to be rebid if the board and staff keep working with the project liaison to identify cost reductions.
Board members were informed that staff will continue to explore cost-saving options and remain in contact with grant administrators; no final procurement decision was recorded at the meeting. The board did not take a formal vote to increase project funding during the session.
