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Skate-park advocates ask Clearlake for $150,000 to rebuild; county funding and a city design already exist
Summary
A resident-led petition urged the council to fund or help fund a new or refurbished skate park, estimating an additional $150,000 would complete the project; a city staffer said the city has a design and Supervisor Bruno Sabatier has set aside more than $500,000 at the county, though an $800,000 project estimate was cited.
Amanda Barrios, speaking during public comment on July 16, urged the Clearlake City Council to support building or refurbishing the community skate park, calling the current park "old, broken, and falling apart" and a safety concern for children.
"We are here today to ask for something that would have a lasting impact on the children and families in our community, a new or refurbished skate park," Barrios said, and suggested a community donation program with recognition plaques for contributors. She estimated that an additional $150,000 could complete construction or refurbishment.
City staff answered that the city has completed a design for a new skate park and that Supervisor Bruno Sabatier "has set aside funding" at the county — staff cited the county-held amount as over $500,000. Staff also described the project's total estimated cost as more than $800,000 and said a previous grant application earlier in the year was unsuccessful; the city and county are continuing to pursue funding options.
Why it matters: Council members noted the project's community value for youth recreation and that partnerships and outside funding would likely be necessary given tight city budgets. Barrios and her supporters asked the council to begin outreach for donations and to consider the project a priority.
Next steps: Staff said they will continue to pursue grant and county funding; council discussion included an acknowledgment that more specific cost and funding plans are necessary before the council can commit city dollars.
