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Kechi council receives playground project update; organizers report $159,334 funding gap
Summary
City staff and organizers presented a playground budget and fundraising report showing $407,804 raised so far and $159,334 still needed; the council voted to receive and file the update.
The Kechi City Council on May 14 received a detailed update on the community playground project that included construction estimates, sponsorships, grants and fundraising progress. The packet lists a Volunteer Build total cost of $310,199 and a fundraising total opportunity of $567,139; organizers reported $407,804 raised to date and a remaining need of $159,334.
The materials attached to the meeting note specific cost items and revenue sources: concrete and ground material estimated at $150,790; a $15,000 materials line; an EcoTurf PIP estimate dated 2026-05-04; and a $40,000 grant listed as applied and received. The revenue mix includes component sponsorships, business sponsors (Northstar Community Builder; Bennet Creek Construction; Fidelity Bank), event proceeds, and an existing parks fund contribution of $310,200. A motion by Councilmember Theresa Morlan to receive and file the playground update was seconded by Todd Hedstrom and carried 3-0. The packet shows organizers plan additional events and sponsorship outreach to fill the $159,334 gap.
