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Henderson board approves using park land for Blue Cross grant application for courts
Summary
Mayor Terry F. Bell presented a master plan for Gene Record Park and the board approved pursuing a Blue Cross Healthy Places Grant to add tennis and pickleball courts, plus parking; the grant process is competitive and the city would prepare the land if selected.
Mayor Terry F. Bell presented a master plan for Gene Record Park and asked the board to permit the city to use a parking area in front of Public Works as the match site if the Blue Cross Healthy Places Grant is awarded. The plan includes tennis courts, pickleball courts and additional parking; Blue Cross would construct the facilities and provide a 10‑year endowment for repairs under the grant if awarded.
Ald. Mark A. Barber moved to approve applying for the Blue Cross Healthy Places Grant; Ald. Donna R. Butler seconded and the board adopted Resolution No. 2025-010 by roll call. Mayor Bell described the program as highly competitive and said the city would proceed with the application process even if the grant is not awarded.
