Bloomingdale Borough Council Discusses Playground Rehabilitation and Fee Increases
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Meeting Date:
03/19/2024
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Recording Published:
04/04/2024
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Duration:
21 Minutes
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Passaic County
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Towns:
Bloomingdale
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent Bloomingdale Borough Council meeting, members discussed the rehabilitation of the DeLazier Field playground and introduced ordinances regarding fee adjustments for recreation events and the junior Police Academy. The playground rehabilitation, a project anticipated to cost around $260,000, is to be funded partially by a grant application to the Passaic County Open Space Municipal Grant. The council also proposed increasing fees for the junior Police Academy from $50 to $75 to better cover costs.
The DeLazier Field playground rehabilitation was the focus of a public hearing during the meeting. The playground, installed in 1998, has begun to deteriorate and requires updates to meet current standards. Funding for the project will rely on grant money, which, if awarded, will necessitate upfront payment by the borough before reimbursement. The playground’s renovation is distinct and unrelated to the B Pond project and will not affect the existing basketball court. An attendee raised concerns about potential town expenses, and the council clarified that financial commitments would be clearer once the grant’s status is determined. Furthermore, the rehabilitation will adhere to the requirements of the grant, such as installing a rubber bottom and fencing for safety.
In addressing new business, the council introduced ordinances to amend Recreation fees (Ordinance No. 4-2024) and the fees for the junior Police Academy (Ordinance No. 5-2024). The latter will increase the participation fee by $25 to ensure the program’s expenses, including transportation and materials, are covered without resorting to additional funds from the police department’s budget or the Drug Alliance.
Additional topics included updates from the Economic Development Commission, which recently held a digital marketing outreach event for local businesses, and the announcement of upcoming community events such as the VFW beefsteak dinner and the Unity through Community gathering.
John D’Amato
City Council Officials:
Dawn Hudson, Dominic Catalano, John Graziano, Richard Dellaripa, Evelyn Schubert, Ray Yazdi
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Meeting Date:
03/19/2024
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Recording Published:
04/04/2024
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Duration:
21 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Passaic County
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Towns:
Bloomingdale
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