The grant was finished and filed on time. Now we have to wait until September to hear the outcome.
We reduced the size of the grant request from what we presented at the Annual Meeting to meet the donations, grants, pledges received by the Knowles Nelson due date. Park elements discussed at the Town annual meeting included in our grant are, with parentheses behind them detailing estimated cost, Restrooms/changing rooms (120,000), Sanitation system (100,000), Entrance/Parking improvements on Lake Park Drive, which includes the path along that side of the park to the corner (70,000), Entrance/Parking Improvements on highway 57 (35,000), 10′ Path providing connectivity and maintenance access (22,500), Plantings (5,000) and Design Cost (35,250). The estimated cost for this part of the project is $387,750.
The “Town” portion is half, made up of grants, donations, pledges and the $50,000 commitment by the Town voted on at the Annual Meeting.
The Parks Committee is currently working on additional grants and making recommendations to the Town about moving forward with items that are not included in the grant. Thank you for your comments and positive feedback. We will need your continued help to improve our beautiful Lakeside Park.