approve2024-088
Approve 2024-088 as presented.
—2024-088 A Resolution to Support the Application for a MA PARC Grant (Skate Park)
2024-088 · GRANT · 2024
A Resolution to Support the Application by the City of Amesbury for a State of Massachusetts PARC Grant to Assist in Funding Renovations to the Brian Eldridge Memorial Skate Park
Amesbury City Council adopts a resolution supporting the city's PARC grant application to renovate the Brian Eldridge Memorial Skate Park. The action seeks state funding to supplement local fundraising, and emphasizes the park's role in the community. The resolution signals endorsement of pursuing the PARC grant.
approved NEIGHBORHOOD
- STEP 1SubmittedJUL 09 2024
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedJUL 09 2024
AI summary · plain-language
This resolution expresses the Amesbury City Council's support for the City's application for a PARC (Park and Recreation) Grant to help fund renovations to the Brian Eldridge Memorial Skate Park. It notes that fundraising efforts by the Friends of the Brian Eldridge Memorial Skate Park have not yet yielded the necessary funds, and it asserts that the skate park is a valuable recreation asset within the Amesbury City Park complex. By adopting this resolution, the City Council signals its backing for pursuing state PARC grant funds to advance the renovation project for this community facility.
Key provisions
§1 The City Council supports applying for a PARC grant to fund renovations of the Brian Eldridge Memorial Skate Park.
§2 The skate park is recognized as an important recreation space within the Amesbury City Park complex.
§3 The measure notes that local fundraising efforts have not yet secured required funds for renovation.
Discussed at meetings
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