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Park volunteers ask for larger annual grant; supervisors propose alternatives including township mowing
Summary
Volunteers for Gilpin-Leechburg Park reported a year-to-date deficit and asked supervisors to consider increasing annual support from $3,000; board discussed sharing costs, possible in-kind mowing support and tabled the decision until the Dec. 26 meeting.
Volunteers for Gilpin-Leechburg Park asked the board to consider increasing the annual township contribution (historically $3,000) because operating expenses have risen. The park volunteers supplied an operating statement showing higher costs and a reported deficit.
Board members suggested alternatives including splitting an increase with neighboring Leechburg and the school district or offering in-kind support (township staff mowing) to reduce the park's expenses. Supervisors said they would seek clarification on whether other municipalities were being asked for additional funds and tabled the request for the Dec. 26 year-end meeting to allow the board to consider budgetary options and to discuss potential in-kind services.
