Lakeland approved for $94,000 grant for IH Clubhouse improvements

Mayor Scott Carmichael was notified that the City of Lakeland is approved for a $94,000 grant from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund for IH Clubhouse improvements. The grant is matched by the City of Lakeland.

Improvements will include:

Upgraded restroom facilities

Remodeling of part of the clubhouse to provide for additional instructional or meeting space

A deck to the south of the building (overlooking the lake)

A gas line to help in lowering utility costs.

The Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) is a statewide grant problem with funds provided by the Real Estate Recordation Tax Collection. LPRF is a division of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

Parks and Recreation Director Brenda Lockhart prepared the grant and also prepared the foundation for receiving the grant by the Comprehensive Park Plan, Benchmarking Certification and excellent administration of past grants.

The letter to Mayor Carmichael indicates the grant will not start until at least February of 2011, so the actual work will not begin until an estimated Fall of 2011.