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Council flags parks upgrades and water-tank project while noting grant shortfalls
Summary
Council members discussed proposed parks improvements including a walking path, praised a recent water-tank project, and warned that grant revenues are declining — factors cited in the budget debate.
Council Member Combe described several infrastructure priorities during the budget discussion, including a proposed walking path in a city park and the completion of a water tank project funded by city resources. He credited Council Member Bell for work on the water tank and said that engineers provided pro bono work for a parks design effort.
Combe warned that grant funding is drying up and that revenue streams such as rental and ticket income have declined, which increases pressure on the general fund. "We chase a lot of grants. Our grants are drying up as well," he said, arguing that the city must balance pursuit of outside funding with realistic expectations about availability.
Council members said the parks line items are in the budget and that upgrades depend on securing grants and lease revenues; they encouraged continued search for outside funding while recognizing that some capital replacements will require local funding.
