The Dept of Parks, Rec & Facilities today said that all capital improvement projects (such as renovations to Chimborazo Park Playground) have been significantly reduced (not entirely cut) from the mayor’s budget (2009-2013). The Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Facilities said they will be operating on a bare-bones budget that will cover only minor facilities maintenance and repair. Obviously, it’s a tough economic environment and everyone is experiencing major cutbacks as the mayor re-prioritizes the city’s needs.
The good news: Some previously appropriated funds remain. We can use these funds for site demolition, regrading, engineering, and very scaled-back renovation. As a community, we need to meet again and decide what we want. There’s still a lot of room for creativity if we all pull together. But we’ll need your help!
How can I help? Attend the next CHA meeting next Tuesday, April 21 at 7pm, at the Asbury Methodist Church, corner of 29th and Marshall. In February, we asked for a CHA grant of $5,485 for
- new picnic tables built by CHAT
- shade sails
- a garden shed
- BBQ stands
- bird/bat houses
It passed, but due to a technicality, the vote was made null and void and must go up for vote again. Because city funding is tight, we need to rely on fundraising and generous grants like this more than ever. So, please attend! Become a CHA member or renew your membership and make your vote count. It’s an easy way to help improve our neighborhood and get involved.
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