March 21, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
Youngsters will soon have a new place to go for summer fun.
A groundbreaking is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Green Brook Park for the new 2,400 square foot splash pad which should be completed and up and running by May.
In November, the aldermen awarded a bid to Aquatix of Cookeville at $172,976. To pay for it the aldermen adopted a budget amendment authorizing an expenditure of up to $173,000 for the splash pad. The money for the project will be taken from the city’s unreserved fund balance.
Meanwhile the Smithville Mayor and Aldermen will have a special meeting Wednesday, March 23 at 6 p.m. at city hall to adopt on second and final reading a $40,000 budget amendment to resurface the city tennis courts and to award a bid. The funds for the project will come from the city’s share of federal American Rescue Plan Act money.
The board will also consider adopting a resolution authorizing the Upper Cumberland Development District to apply for a Community Development Block Grant for sewer rehab.
A representative from Water Leak Relief, Inc will address the Board about possible water leak insurance for Smithville water customers.