Neighborhood Playground Grant Application

At a glance

• What: Annual Land and Water Conservation Fund application through the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to replace playground equipment at Highlands, Bethany, Pentzer and Tyrrell Parks.
• Result: Authorization passed 6-1 on October 5, 2026 (Shobe no).
• Cost: About $1,255,845 total with a city match of $627,922.67.

Details

• Yost described a request of $600,000 in federal funds matched by $600,000 in city capital improvement program money; the resolution gives the exact figures above (50/50).
• Accepting the funds requires the city to encumber the four parks for permanent outdoor recreation use.
• Resolution A-95982, introduced by Washington, seconded by Carlson.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes, October 5, 2026: https://lnklan.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=430&doc_id=cf8106b5-c679-11f1-89ef-005056a84798

Log

2026-10-05 - City Council

Hearing and approval, 6-1.