Bradford Playground Partnership and Grant Match Discussion
Parks and Recreation Director Kathryn Spatz
Summary: The Bradford Homeowners Association (HOA) currently maintains and operates a playground structure on a parcel adjacent to the River Run athletic field parking lot. The playground structure is in need of replacement.  The town and the neighborhood have been in discussions about partnering to create a public park facility at that location.  

In late March, staff applied for Playcore/Landscape Structures grant. Staff was notified in mid-April that the Town of Davidson was awarded a grant of $65,000 if the town and HOA contributes a match. The HOA has committed to contribute $15,000 immediately, with $5,000 each for the next two (2) years.

As the town received the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the recreation amenities at Roosevelt Wilson, the $80,000 that the Board of Commissioners had been holding in the fund balance is no longer required. Staff suggests that $50,000 of the $80,000 be appropriated for the match for the Bradford playground to continue the goal of improving recreation and park amenities throughout our community.