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Freese Grant Advisory Board
The Freese Grant Advisory Board annually recommends projects to be funded through grant money. City Council then gives final approval for projects. The city receives the grant funding from the Egbert M. Freese Foundation, and it must be used for Galion parks and recreation projects, or projects that fit the intent of Mr. Freese's will.
The board consists of five members. Under city ordinance, the mayor, safety-service director, and city council president all sit on the board, and two citizens are appointed. Current members:
Gar Gledhill, chairman
Mayor Tom O'Leary
Safety-Service Director Nicole Ward
Council President Eric Webber
Drew Karnes
Members
The board consists of five members. Under city ordinance, the mayor, safety-service director, and city council president all sit on the board, and two citizens are appointed. Current members:
Gar Gledhill, chairman
Mayor Tom O'Leary
Safety-Service Director Nicole Ward
Council President Eric Webber
Drew Karnes
Completed Projects
Project |
Grantee |
Grant Amount |
---|---|---|
Splash Park and Replacement Restroom | City of Galion | $244,775 |
Carriage House Museum | Historical Society | $9,375 |
Parking Lot | YMCA | $7,500 |
Football Stadium Improvements | Galion City Schools | $191,000 |
Baseball Field Improvements | Galion City Schools | $112,500 |
Softball Field Lights | Galion City Schools | $37,500 |
Tennis Court Reconstruction | City of Galion | $140,000 |
Amann Shelter and Restroom | City of Galion | $60,000 |
Stadium Handicap Accessibility | Galion City Schools | $16,000 |
Basketball Court Resurfacing | City of Galion | $26,549 |
Depot Restroom | City of Galion | $70,000 |
Heise Park Restroom Replacement | City of Galion | $85,000 |
Bike Path - Phase 1 | City of Galion | $260,613 |
Inclusive Playground | City of Galion | $490,000 |
Heise Pool Improvements | City of Galion | $50,500 |
Log Cabin Roof Replacement | City of Galion | $9,435 |
New Safety Mulch | City of Galion | $35,000 |