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Staff says Seamus Park ADA project’s federal funding pared to $500,000; total needs likely higher
Summary
Commission staff told the Recreation and Parks Commission that a local-project funding ask that passed the House was reduced to $500,000 in committee; staff estimate full ADA access work at Seamus Park will likely cost $1.0–1.3 million and plan to value-engineer priorities to open the field.
Staff told the commission that a previously requested local-project funding ask (local project funding / earmark) for Seamus Park has progressed in Congress but was reduced in amount to $500,000. Dennis Smitherman said the reduction leaves the city with a helpful initial allocation but that the full scope of ADA and accessibility improvements will require additional funding.
Smitherman and Director Gallo estimated the total work could be closer to $1.0–1.3 million based on older numbers; staff said a value-engineering approach would identify priority items required to make key areas accessible (priority 1–4), with an immediate focus on providing accessible routes from parking to dugouts and accessible restrooms.
Smitherman said the $500,000, if appropriated through the remaining federal process, would be a strong lead and would still require additional local or grant funding to complete all desired work. He noted the request must still pass appropriations and receive the final executive signature.
Commissioners and staff discussed next steps: secure design and engineering direction to create a prioritized scope of work and pursue additional funding sources while using the $500,000 as leverage for further grants or local matches.
No formal commission vote was taken on funding allocation at the meeting; staff sought direction and shared the funding update.
