WE DID IT – WE DID IT!
July 1st Update
Thank you, Wellington! Because of you, we not only met our goal, we passed it. Monday night at the City Council meeting, the Ellison Park Working Group, in conjunction with Wellington ISD, presented the City of Wellington with $445,000 in funding to be used as a Texas Parks & Wildlife grant match.
With the encouragement of an anonymous donor to match the first $200,000 we reached that target and then some. The total donations from individuals and businesses stand at just over $270,000. Also, Wellington ISD has joined in to provide an additional $45,000 for resurfacing the tennis courts.
The Working Group plans to reserve $50,000 to fund a Wellington Works program that will employ a few high school seniors to facilitate a summer parks and recreation program. The goal is for the students to plan and host summer activities in the park, perform light upkeep, and cover some maintenance costs. Additionally, $15,000 will be reserved for spraying weeds. The intention of the remaining funds is for the start of a Powell Park project. Donations will continue to be accepted for this next project.
Members of the Working Group, Jon Sessions with the City, and Max Seymore with the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (the grant writer) are working to put the final touches on the budget.
WE DID IT Y’ALL!
Have questions? Contact Neal Odom, Margret Wood, Jeff Thomas, Vernita Randon, Nancy Harris, Karen Caldwell, Cecilla Orozco, Lisa Hartman, Justin Mixon, Ashley Lemons, Jonathan Killian, or Chuck Darter.
Playscape Concepts
These are concepts of what the playscape may look like. Final selection will be made during the bidding process.
Concept 1 - Revised
Concept 2
Concept 3
Other Features
The Revised Budget
Wednesday, July 10, the Ellison Park Working group met and took the following actions. With the purpose in mind to maximize the opportunity of the 50/50 match, the Working Group made some adjustment and decisions to the proposed budget.
> Motion made and passed to - Do 4 pickleball courts +$80,000
> Motion made and passed to - add $15,000 for new trees to the landscaping line item.
> Motion made and passed to - add $5,000 for a patio & awning to the Scout House.
> Motions made and passed to - contribute an additional $20,000 to the budget funding.
> Motion made and passed to - Do 4 pickleball courts +$80,000
> Motion made and passed to - add $15,000 for new trees to the landscaping line item.
> Motion made and passed to - add $5,000 for a patio & awning to the Scout House.
> Motions made and passed to - contribute an additional $20,000 to the budget funding.
City resolution for support of the Ellison Park Renovation
| city_resolution_-_ellison_park.pdf |
