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Advisory board boosts Scofield playground match to $30,000 to help secure state grant
Summary
The board agreed to increase a matching allocation to $30,000 to help Scofield apply for a $131,546 playground equipment grant; the full 40% match required would be $52,000.
Representative Christine Watkins requested $10,000 in matching funds for Scofield’s $131,546 playground equipment grant application. Board members discussed using tourism tax reserves to assist the small community, noting the required 40% match would be $52,000 and that about $50,000 was currently earmarked for similar projects.
A motion by Lenise Peterman, seconded by Josh Patterson, passed to increase the board’s matching allocation to $30,000 to strengthen Scofield’s application. The minutes state the office will wait to see if the state award is granted before initiating the matching donation. The request and board action were framed as "to make a major investment into tourism," reflecting the board’s view that improved park infrastructure can support local visitation and community goals.
