Southtowns Record

2/10/26 Board Packet

Government
Village of Gowanda
Board
Village Board
Meeting
Feb 10, 2026
Kind
Agenda packet
Topics
Water, sewer and drainage, Public safety, Budget and taxes, Parks and recreation, Zoning and land use, Audits and oversight, Housing, Roads and traffic

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Gowanda Village Board Approval request

Project Description
Substantial improvements to the existing playground at Gateway Park to continue to realize
the vision of the overall park project and the betterment of community spaces in Gowanda.
Complete scope to be determined once matching funds are established and overall budget is
determined.

Project Team / Key Personnel
  e  GARC will oversee the project until completion with Bill Mahoney as Project Manager.
  ©  GARC will utilize the Cattaraugus County Economic Development Grant funds to hire
  Betty to prepare the grant application.

Sustainability Plan
Once project is complete it will be turned over to the Village of Gowanda for upkeep,
maintenance, and responsibilities.

Scope/Budget Summary
Scope, plans, and cost estimates to be provided for the 4/14/26 Village Board meeting for
review and approval.

Nature and Detail of Request
 The Gateway Park project has progressed as far as funding has allowed to date. GARC has
found a grant from governor Kathy Hochul named New York Places for Learning, Activity, and
Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) Initiative. This grant would help develop the vision for a
portion of the playground at Gateway Park. This grant has a 20% local share (matching)
requirement.

GARC is requesting approval from the Village Board to:

  e  Support GARC’s pursuit of the NYS Grant opportunity to develop the playground area
  of Gateway Park.
  e  Identify available matching funds the Village will contribution to this project.
  e  Authorize the use of the $39,000 Cattaraugus County Economic Development Grant
  for this project.
  ©  Agree to long term maintenance of the newly installed playground.

Appendixis
  e  NYS PLAYS Request for Application
  ©  Master Activity Schedule