Tonight, Cindy Gooch of JUB Engineers presented a proposal for Syracuse City to support the playground to be built in phases. She and her amazing support staff are working on writing a grant for our project and they believe that building the playground in phases will help with potential donation opportunites and make the excitement of the playground a reality rather than just a pipe dream. I am thrilled with this phasing idea and believe if things go as I have planned with some of our upcoming fund-raising events, that we may be able to combine phases 2 and 3 and have the project completed next year. With that in mind, here is the 3-part phasing plan.
Phase 1: Game Time "Powerscapes" for ages 5-12 and ages 2-5; swings; shade structures; benches; excavation for the entire project; surfacing; retaining wall and concrete sidewalks and arched entrance.
Phase 2: Cre8 Play area and mini play structures.
Phase 3: Splash Pad and final touches.
Majority ruled and the council committed that JUB Engineers can submit a grant application which will potentially match the funds we have already raised; the city also committed to operation and maintenance of the playground upon completion.
Squint. Look into the future. Do you see Chloe's Sunshine Playground? I DO!!!
I'm overwhelmed with gratitude to the continued outpouring of support from the city and other incredible people and organizations. It never ceases to amaze me. Thank you. We're going to make this a reality. Not me.... WE -- all of us! Thank you!!!
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Contact
Questions? Comments? Email Tara Bennett at manntar@hotmail.com.
How to Donate
There are three ways to donate; simply write on your Syracuse utility payment check what portion of the payment should be donated to Chloe’s Playground, online, or in person at America First Credit Union to account #905624-3. Checks should be made out to “The Charitable Foundation of Syracuse City”, a nonprofit 501 C-3 foundation. All funds will be immediately routed to the Foundation, which is not connected to Syracuse City’s account.
Donors who contribute $100-150 are eligible for a 6”x6” paver brick with their personal name(s) or business name engraved into it. Donors who contribute $150 and up are eligible for a 6”x9” paver brick. All engraved pavers commemorating the donor will be used in the sidewalk surfaces within the playground.Become a Fan!
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1 comment:
YAY!!!! I'm so happy for you! I was glad to read in the paper that it is moving forward despite the one negative dissenting vote on the council! I don't understand his vote!!!! But... on the bright side, it is moving forward! I'm so happy for you and for all of us with special needs kiddos! What an exciting time!!!
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