Parks Committee 9-9-2026

The City of Green Bay Parks Committee met on September 9, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related matters. Key topics included a proposed amendment to the nuisance tree ordinance to address hazardous trees on private property, with a motion passed to refer the matter back to staff for further review and potential development of enforcement mechanisms and funding options. The committee also approved a grant amendment from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reallocate $2.4 million from a wildlife viewing platform project to shoreline trail construction at Bay Beach Amusement Park due to cost overruns on the original platform bid. Additionally, the committee approved a $7.15 million grant award increase from the National Park Service for the Shipyard 2 project and authorized the purchase of a $90,000 sculpture for JBS Park, funded primarily through developer contributions and neighborhood enhancement funds. These decisions reflect ongoing capital improvement planning and efforts to manage city resources effectively while addressing community safety and amenity enhancements.