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Merkel holds public hearing on Local Park Grant to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Summary
At a May 12 public hearing, Merkel officials heard a presentation on a proposed Local Park Grant application for softball-field improvements; the Economic Development Corporation approved the required 1-to-1 local match and staff requested letters of community support.
Mayor Ray Cobb opened a public hearing at 6:08 PM on May 12 to receive public input on a proposed Local Park Grant submission to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Morgan Verette of Public Management attended to answer questions and emphasized the need for community involvement and letters of support for the application to proceed.
City Manager Hitt told the council the Economic Development Corporation has approved the required 1-to-1 match for the grant funding. Verette described planned improvements for the city-owned softball fields. The public hearing closed at 6:28 PM; no final application decision was recorded in the minutes that night.
