The impression that the city would not have to fund maintenance originates in comments by Councilman Pelly on May 14, at the end of the dog park discussion. Just before the unanimous vote to support the creation of a dog park and provide $5,000 for planning, Pelly was asked about maintenance costs for the proposed park. Based upon his statement, it was reasonable to conclude that the city would bear no maintenance costs in the future.
Manheimer:". . .and then the maintenance of the park long-term what's anticipated, in terms of the y'know, annual maintenance of the park?"
Pelly: "Well, we've had some discussions about that, as well, too, that, that, that citizens are willing to also work to ensure that the long-term maintenance is is is uh fund-raising occurs for that as well too here. I think it is really significant and important to acknowledge that the community's taken this on, and and and y'all are to be a applauded for that, but also recognize that it is a commitment you're taking on here but once we have a site design plan, then we'll have we'll know what costs are involved in actual construction there and so this is an important preliminary step that needs to occur for the for the actual fundraising for the for the uh for the uh improvements to begin."
The official council minutes also reflect this understanding:
"In response to Vice-Mayor Manheimer, Councilman Pelly said that the group is willing to ensure that long-term maintenance will be funded by them through fund-raising efforts." http://www.ashevillenc.gov/Portals/0/city-documents/cityclerk/mayor_and_citycouncil/minutes/mmthirteen/m130514.pdf
Video of the May 14 council meeting is at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbidwh-N9gs
The dog park discussion begins at 1:06:30, with the maintenance question at 1:17:40
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