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Elko County Realtors donate $58,139.81 to Carlin splash pad fund
Summary
The Elko County Realtors Association presented the City of Carlin with $58,139.81 for a planned splash pad; City Manager Madison Aviles said the donation will be used to leverage a pending State Parks grant and other funds.
Brittany Hagel of the Elko County Realtors Association presented the City of Carlin with a check for $58,139.81 to benefit a proposed splash pad at a Council meeting on Nov. 22.
"This has been a great project working with Carlin Park and Recreation," Councilperson Denise Taylor said, noting $12,500 was raised through a Snow Cone Shack fundraiser in addition to the Quarter Auction proceeds. Vice Mayor Margaret Johnston thanked the Realtors and volunteers: "I cannot commend you anymore for what you've done for us."
City Manager Madison Aviles said the donation will help the city leverage other funding sources. "This project is one that I'm so proud to be a part of... We are still pending in the State parks process because of some of the setbacks with the federal government's budget," Aviles said, adding the City expects a state grant decision soon and hopes to combine the donation with Nevada Gold Mines funds and private donations.
Taylor and other councilmembers emphasized that the splash pad design includes ADA compatibility. Taylor said that detail was a key selling point for donors and asked that the Realtors be invited to the ribbon-cutting when construction is complete.
No formal action was required at the meeting on the presentation. The City will proceed with the existing grant process and use the donation as match or leverage for other funding sources.
