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Council authorizes grant application for Coast Park improvements; staff outlines roughly $3.4M concept
Summary
Council authorized staff to apply for an Oregon Parks and Recreation grant to renovate Coast Park, prioritizing replacement of derelict playground equipment, pathway improvements and seating. Staff said the city has $143,000 in capital funds and is considering seeking roughly $3.4 million from the grant program; motion to apply passed unanimously.
The Newport City Council voted to authorize a grant application to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for improvements at Coast Park, including replacing failing playground equipment on the park's higher west side, extending pathway continuity toward the older all-park area, and adding seating and landscaping. "This project... would be attacking the top side," Parks and Rec Director Mike Cavanaugh said, describing conceptual drawings and playground designs included in the packet.
Council members asked about project budget, city funds and grant match. Cavanaugh confirmed the city currently has $143,000 budgeted for playground improvements and estimated the full concept could be about $3,400,000; he noted roughly 60% of eligible costs could come from the grant if awarded and that installation costs can increase overall pricing unless the city provides labor assistance. A motion to authorize the application and delegate signature authority to the city manager carried without opposition.
