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Agenda Item: 8B. |
Prepared By: Jim Kornas |
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Business: Old Business |
Department: Executive Office |
Subject:
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“First Responders Park” & Historical Markers Donation Update (S. Connelly)
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BACKGROUND: At the Committee’s March 6, 2024 meeting, Vice-Chair Shelli Connelly reported that no donations had been received to date toward the $35,000.00 goal for funding hardscape, landscape, and amenity improvements at "First Responders Park". She recommended, and the Committee discussed, identifying promotional ideas that could help generate greater public awareness and interest from individuals and the business community, including potential park naming rights and donation recognitions for funding certain park elements and amenities.
Member Dustin Nesmith volunteered to investigate the opportunities and costs of implementing a paver brick donation/naming program in support of the Committee's fundraising efforts for "First Responders Park".
Vice-Chair Connelly further reported that the Committee had received $3,450.00 to date in donations toward the Committee's beautification/landscaping enhancement plan for the thirteen Island historical markers that were upgraded and renovated last year. Noting that the estimated cost for plant material, soil preparation, and the installation of plantings at all thirteen historical marker locations is estimated to be $5,650.00, she requested that the Committee consider advancing $2,200.00 of its remaining 2024 Fiscal Year budget toward meeting the shortfall and commissioning work to begin at all thirteen locations, with any future donations received to be applied toward replenishing the Committee's $2,200.00 advance.
A Motion was advanced and approved by the Committee in support of Vice-Chair Connelly's proposal.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: TBD
RECOMMENDATION: Receive Vice-Chair Connelly’s and Member Nesmith’s updates. Determine next steps.
POTENTIAL MOTION: None expected.