23.409 Order to Appropriate $350,000 in CPA Funds to Northampton Parks and Rec for Ellerbrook Field Pickleball CourtsCity of Northampton
MASSACHUSETTS
In City Council, December 5, 2023
Upon the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee
23.409 Order to Appropriate $350,000 in CPA Funds to Northampton Parks and Rec for Ellerbrook Field Pickleball Courts
Ordered, that
WHEREAS, Northampton Parks and Recreation submitted a CPA application for creation of six pickleball courts at Ray Ellerbrook Field;
WHEREAS, the project meets high priority goals of the Sustainable Northampton Plan, Northampton Community Preservation Plan, and Open Space, Recreation and Multi-use Trail Plan by creating
recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and enhancing quality of life;
WHEREAS, pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America and the project has widespread community support,
WHEREAS, on November 29, 2023, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously to recommend that $350,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this
project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,
That $350,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Northampton Parks and Recreation for Ellerbrook Field Pickleball Creation. And, that the grantee meets the
conditions approved by the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council.
Specifically, $350,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930-359930)