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Board approves $446,007.47 community funding package for Cambria State Park skate park
Summary
The board unanimously approved a funding and contingency agreement with the Cambria Community Council to close a $175,000.95 construction shortfall and create a $201,600 contingency and $69,312.06 maintenance reserve, enabling the district to move forward with the skate park construction.
The board voted to approve a funding and contingency agreement with the Cambria Community Council that closes a reported $175,000.95 construction shortfall and establishes a contingency and maintenance reserve, allowing the district to proceed with construction of the Cambria State Park skate park.
Staff presented the agreement and detailed the community council's commitments: a shortfall contribution of $175,000.95, a 15% contingency commitment reported in the record as $201,600, and a maintenance reserve of $69,312.06, for a total community council commitment of $446,007.47. District counsel Carmel said the agreement "gives the district the financial assurance needed to move forward with the construction of the skate park" and recommended approval.
General Manager McElhinney told the board the shortfall contribution would be transferred to the district after the agreement becomes effective and that contingency funds would remain in a segregated account held by the Cambria Community Council and be dispersed to the district only for eligible project‑related purposes. McElhinney also thanked the community and staff for their fundraising and grant work.
Director Oh moved to approve the funding and contingency agreement; Vice President Dean seconded. The roll call recorded in the meeting was: Director Grama — Aye; Mr. Benjamin — Aye; Director Thomas — Aye; Director Sandroff — Aye; President Farmer — Aye. The motion carried and the agreement was approved.
Board members repeatedly credited community fundraisers and volunteers — including named individuals referenced in the record — for raising the funds that enabled the district to reach this point. The board also discussed restricting the community council's long‑term liability for maintenance by holding contingency and maintenance funds in a segregated account and encouraged development of a nonprofit support structure for long‑term stewardship.
The board's approval clears the way for the district to finalize the construction contract and proceed with execution and administration of the construction contract as funds become available.
