Keeping Coop in the Loop

A Focus on the Role of Grant Funding, as Cooper City Puts Dollars to Work

City of Cooper City Episode 3

Grants Administrator Renee Wilson and Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Joshua Rhodes provide details on the work that goes into using state and federal funding to help bring City projects to life.

Early in the conversation, we touch on two playground projects that were recently completed and the grant funding that provided assistance (4:20). We also explain how grant funding allows the City to make additional enhancements (8:30) and what residents can expect at Suellen H. Fardelmann Sports Complex with the help of grant dollars (9:43). Ever wonder why the City conducts Master Plans? We explain why the variety of Master Plans are important to pursuing grants (11:02), while also providing a list of projects for which grant funding has been secured or is being pursued.