Mayor Terry Is Proposing That The City borrow $24 million for Parks Department projects

Mayor Terry Is Proposing That The City Borrow $24 million For Parks Department Projects

By Jay Young

Invesvestigative REPORTER

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Mayor’s office is proposing the City borrow $24 million for Parks Department projects that include work at Mesker Zoo and more money for the mixed-use development at 424 Main St.

An ordinance to issue bonds is expected to appear in front of the City Council next month if approved by the Parks Board, Mayor’s office spokesman Joe Atkinson said.

The Proposed Capital Projects are:

1. New playground equipment and surface at Garvin Park.
2. Addition of a splash pad at the aquatic center.
3. Money is needed to develop a park at the mixed-use development on 424 Main Street. The City also already is providing $11.5 million for that project.
4. Replacement of irrigation systems at Fendrich and Helfrich golf courses.
5. CK Newsom Center renovations.
6. HVAC system replacement at Swonder Ice Arena.
7. Construction of a new giraffe barn at Mesker Park Zoo and renovation of the veterinary hospital.
8. Replacement of restrooms at Wessleman playground.
9. THIS IS A DEVELOPing STORY.