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Park Board Advances Miller Park Design Funding

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 9, 2026

Board Advances $1.5 Million Bowers Park Funding

The Park Board unanimously approved moving $1.5 million from unencumbered funds into the encumbered balance for the Bowers Park ball-diamond project and authorized staff to pursue City Council approval and bid approval.

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Park Board Reviews Projects and Summer Services

The board unanimously approved payment of Parks Department expenses and reviewed a Bowers Park construction estimate that was higher than anticipated; no action was taken on that project. Staff also reported that 4,500 people participated in outdoor education programs and events over the previous two months.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Park Board Approves Veterans Square Monument

The board unanimously approved placing a memorial historical marker for Jacob Parrott in Veterans Square Park. Members also reviewed a planned Ford F450 purchase costing about $65,000, plus roughly $20,000 for a stainless steel dump bed; that purchase had already been approved in February.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Monument request put on hold

The Park Board unanimously tabled a request to place an Ohio Historical Marker honoring Jacob Parrott at Veterans Park. The Veterans’ Service Commission would cover the cost, but the board did not approve a location.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Parks Approve Playground Funding and Rule Changes

The board unanimously accepted $65,000 in grant funding for playground installations at Utica, Glassco, and Mayer parks and approved using $50,000 already budgeted for Mary Burnham Park. It also approved updated tobacco-use rules for park-sponsored events, accepted Ewing Woods land in lieu of a park fee by a 2-1 vote, and unanimously increased the fee-in-lieu valuation to $55,977.89 per acre.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Park Board Authorizes Work Truck Chassis

The Park Board unanimously authorized the superintendent to purchase a new work truck chassis through a price proposal, cooperative purchasing, or bid process. The department has budgeted $100,000 for a replacement trash truck with a dump bed and plow; purchases over $79,568 require additional City Council approval.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Park Board Advances Miller Park Design Funding

The board unanimously approved asking City Council to approve up to $354,600 for final engineering design services for the Miller Park Phase 1 redevelopment, including a $309,500 base scope and $47,100 in additional authorized work. The board also unanimously approved four 2026 resolutions covering payments and budget transfers, park housing, and grant applications.

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