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Preston council votes to pursue $50,000 GEM grant to plan hospital‑property park
Summary
The council approved pursuing a $50,000 GEM grant (20% local match) to fund architectural drawings and initial planning for turning the hospital property into a park and recreation complex; members favored shovel‑ready projects that match the grant scope.
Council reviewed options for a $50,000 GEM grant with a required 20% local match (about $10,000). Council members discussed potential uses including impact‑fee studies, architectural drawings for the hospital property, and downtown beautification; the body voted to pursue a grant application to fund architectural drawings and begin planning the hospital property as park and recreation space.
"It's a $50,000 grant that would require a 20% match from us, so that amounts to $10,000," Thomas said in presenting the item. Council member 3 moved to pursue the GEM grant for architectural drawings; the motion passed by voice vote. Staff will work with the regional grant liaison (Molly) and project leads to finalize the grant application before the September 3 deadline referenced by staff.
Why it matters: The grant would fund design work to make the hospital property shovel‑ready for future park development; even if small, the grant can unlock subsequent funding and advance park planning.
