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Board approves pursuit of C2P2 grant for Detective Chris Jones playground
Summary
Middletown will apply for a Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2) grant for the Detective Chris Jones Memorial Playground rehabilitation; total quoted cost $375,760 with a requested match of $187,880 and $100,000 already budgeted by the township.
Parks & Recreation staff asked the board to adopt resolution 26‑14 to pursue a Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2) grant to rehabilitate the Detective Chris Jones Memorial Playground. Interim Parks Director Monica Tierney presented a conceptual design focused on accessibility and inclusive play features and said the total quote for the project is $375,760. The proposed grant request would seek a match of $187,880; the township has budgeted $100,000 toward the project and staff said the award would be used in the following fiscal year if successful.
Supervisor questions focused on surfacing options and installation. Tierney explained the proposal includes a tile system (DuraSafe) that staff said is more durable and easier for public works to maintain or replace than traditional poured rubber surfacing; the tiles have a quoted lifespan of about 20–25 years. The vendor is willing to provide training for township public works to install and oversee initial placements, which staff said could reduce installation costs. The board voted to adopt the resolution to pursue the grant; motion passed 5–0.
Next steps: staff will submit the grant application (deadline referenced), continue cost‑planning for the match and include the project in next year's budget if awarded.
