HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2025-041 Iacovelli Park Playground Replacement & Site ImprovementsMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
April28, 2025
TB Resolution No. 2025 - 041: Authorization to Apply for Funding through the 2025 Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant Program for the design and construction of the Vincenzo Iacovelli
Park Playground Replacement and Site Improvements Project
Whereas, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has announced the availability of funding under the 2025 Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant
Program, and
Whereas, the maximum assistance allowed toward the cost of the project is capped at $1,000,000, with a 10% local match required, and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca is seeking to develop designs and construct new active and passive recreational facilities (inclusiveplayground, multi-use court, walkways, benches, picnic
tables, etc.) at the Town’s Vincenzo Iacovelli Park (Tax Parcel No. 53.-1-22.2), and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca estimates the total cost of this project to be approximately $664,400.00, based on cost estimates prepared by the Town of Ithaca’s Engineering, Public Works
and Planning Departments, and
Whereas, grant applications are due by May2, 2025; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, or designated representative, is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for design and construction costs for the
Vincenzo Iacovelli Park Playground Replacement and Site Improvements Project under the 2025 Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $664,400.00 ($66,440.00
Town of Ithaca local share), and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a project agreement with OPRHP for such financial assistance to the Town of Ithaca.
Moved: Susie GutenbergerSeconded: Rod Howe
Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Gutenberger and Rosen