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Council and commissioners debate grants, impact fees and hiring a grant writer
Summary
Meeting participants discussed grants, required matches, the limits of grants for operations, developer impact fees, and the possibility of hiring a dedicated grant writer to pursue funding for parks and trails.
Council members and commissioners discussed the mix of funding tools needed to implement the plan, including grants, impact fees, developer contributions, levies and private donations.
"Grants are great... Most of the time, you can't get grants for long term maintenance and operations," Christina Webb said, emphasizing that grants often require matching funds and project readiness. Commissioners suggested hiring a grant writer or establishing a grant program to pursue available federal and state funding.
The group also discussed how impact fees are legally restricted to capital projects tied to new development (not operations) and how some recent developer agreements provided park land but also involved impact‑fee reimbursements. Participants urged that the plan include a clear financial pathway so residents and stakeholders understand realistic outcomes.
