| COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release: February 16, 2011 For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 |
Councilmember Zachary M. Klein Tours Columbus Recreation Center
For decades, the Woodward Park Recreation Center in the Northland neighborhood has been a cool place for families to take part in numerous activities in a safe, fun filled environment. Soon, with the investment of capital dollars by the City of Columbus, the recreation center will truly be a cool place. That is because the building is about to receive something it has never had before, air conditioning.
“The improvements we are making at Woodward Park and the Far East Recreation Centers will allow Columbus residents to enjoy their facilities year-round,” said Councilmember Zachary M. Klein, chair of the Recreation and Parks Committee. “Our investment in air conditioning will allow Columbus residents to take advantage of expanded programming, improve their overall health, and provide a great place for young people and seniors to beat the summer heat.”
Councilmember Klein is exploring funding options that will allow the Recreation and Parks Department to install HVAC systems in other recreation centers around the city. It is one of his top capital budget priorities he is asking his colleagues to support as the capital budget process moves forward. In addition to improving area recreation centers, he is also including dollars for swimming pool upgrades and new playground accessories that will allow children of all abilities to enjoy outdoor play. Councilmembers are expected to approve a capital budget and associated capital improvement plan in mid-march.
Thursday, Councilmember Michelle M. Mills, chair of the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, will highlight her many safety related capital budget amendments and showcase new medic vehicles the city has just put in service, equipment paid for with capital funds. Councilmember Mills will be at the Columbus Division of Fire Station 17, 2300 West Broad in the Hilltop neighborhood, 1:30 pm.
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