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Parks and Recreation committee says $75,000 splash-pad grant awarded, seeks local match and community donations
Summary
The Parks and Recreation Committee discussed a newly awarded $75,000 grant for a splash pad and plans to raise a required 50% local match through donations, QR-code payments and business fundraising. Staff said the project could total about $150,000 and may take up to two years to complete.
The Parks and Recreation Committee met and discussed plans after being told the city had been awarded a $75,000 grant for a splash pad, committee members said. Staff member (Speaker 1) told the committee, "They told us that we're getting this money," and outlined site needs including foundation work, fencing, additional parking, bathrooms, benches and sidewalks.
Committee members said the grant requires a 50% local match. "It's a $150,000 ... 75,000 from the grant and 75,000 match," Staff member said, while also noting earlier references to a construction bid near $80,000 if current bids hold. The committee cautioned these figures are early estimates and said final costs will depend on bids and additional site work.
To collect donations and track contributors, Staff member proposed opening a separate account at 1st Security and using a QR code linking to an online payment method. "The intent is to have the QR code on the poster so people can scan that and it'll go right to, like, a Venmo account," Staff member said, adding the committee will keep a ledger showing donors and any feature they fund so plaques can be produced.
Members discussed local fundraising tactics, including raffles and restaurant table tent cards. Committee member (Speaker 3), who identified a VFW connection during the meeting, described past success with raffles and suggested placing QR-code posters and tent cards on restaurant tables to sell tickets and solicit donations.
Committee members also discussed outreach to local businesses and comparisons with other parks that have splash pads, such as Washoe Park and Westside Park, to inform design. Staff member said the committee is in the early stages of the grant process and that additional information (measurements, finalized bids) is needed before producing public flyers or final designs.
The committee said the project could be a two-year effort. "This might be a two year project," Staff member said, and members agreed that successfully completing this grant could position the city for larger grants in the future.
Next steps identified by the committee included producing a public flyer once measurements and grant details are finalized, opening the dedicated donation account, and collecting itemized cost quotes to present at a future meeting.
