finding, funding & finishing a park
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Finding, Funding and Finding, Funding and Finishing a ParkFinishing a ParkThe Story of Beckenholdt Family ParkThe Story of Beckenholdt Family Park
IntroductionA Panel Discussion
• Tracy Doyle, Superintendent, Greenfield Parks
• Clark Ketchum, Former Superintendent, Greenfield Parks
• Rick Roberts, President, PARCS, Inc.
• Craig Glazier, Landscape Architect, Facilitator
1998: The Loss of Boots Park• The City lost its lease to 9-acre Boots Park, leaving a total of only
105 acres in inventory– a 25 acre deficit at that time
1999: The Creation of PARCS, Inc.• Created to model successful community capital campaigns
for the acquisition of park land to then be deeded to the City
• A variety of funding vehicles available that government agencies traditionally do not have in the acquisition of land
• Since 1999, PARCS, Inc. has been involved in the acquisition of five new parks totaling 135 acres – more than doubling the size of the park system
2000: The Parcel• 63 acres of agricultural land with access to two wetlands
• Two acres donated to City for new Water Treatment Plant
2001 – 2002: Funding a ParkLand Acquisition
• Martha Beckenholdt$100,000• Central Indiana Community Foundation $100,000
• Hancock County Community Foundation$135,000• Eli Lilly & Company $25,000• Accrued Interest & Misc. Donations $4,300
2004 – 2006: Funding a ParkPhase 1 Development
• Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)$200,000• Center Township $12,500• Irving Materials, Inc. / E&B Paving $20,000• Parks Department General Fund$100,000
2007 – 2008: Funding a ParkPhase 2 Development
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District $400,000
• Home Depot $2,000• Hancock Regional Hospital $1,300• Wal-Mart $1,000
2006 – 2007: Finishing a ParkPhase 1 Development
• Earthwork, pond construction
• Entrance drive, parking area and trails
• Wetland restoration, prairie planting
• Picnic shelter, windmill aerator
2008 – 2009: Finishing a ParkPhase 2 Development
• Fishing piers and wetland observation decks
• Dog park, including fence and shelters
• Prairie, lawn and tree plantings
• Donor plaza and interpretive panels
August 1, 2009: Park DedicationTotal Investment: $1.1 million
• $600,000 in donations
Conclusions
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