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Neosho council authorizes Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for Rocketdyne Park splash pad
Summary
Council approved a resolution authorizing application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for a Rocketdyne Park splash pad; staff said the maximum grant is $500,000 and the city must provide a 50% local match if awarded.
Council authorized staff to apply to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for a Rocketdyne Park splash pad project and to allow the mayor or city manager to sign application documents.
A staff presenter explained the Missouri Department of Natural Resources requires a council resolution to submit the application and the city must commit to a 50% local match if awarded. The presenter said the top amount the city could receive is $500,000; staff recommended approval and council voted 6–0 in favor. No contract award or match funding source was identified at the meeting; staff will return with details if the grant is awarded.
The resolution affirms that, if awarded, the city will complete the project within required timeframes and operate and maintain the facility for public use.
