Title
Donation from Tepper Sports & Entertainment for Frazier Park Improvements
Action
ACTION:
Approve amendment of the fiscal year 2026 Annual Budget Ordinance to recognize, receive, and appropriate a $100,000 donation from Tepper Sports & Entertainment to the General Fund (0001) within the Park and Recreation Department for pathway improvements, installation of outdoor fitness equipment, and addition of benches at Frazier Park.
Staff Contact: Greg Clemmer Division Director of Park Operations
NicK Walker, Director, Park and Recreation
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Tepper Sports & Entertainment has made a generous donation of $100,000 to Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation as part of its commitment to community enhancement following the Carolina Panthers Practice Facility Re-Zoning process.
Funds will be utilized to enhance public amenities at Frazier Park, including:
• Pathway resurfacing and connectivity improvements
• Installation of outdoor fitness equipment to promote health and wellness
• Placement of new park benches to increase comfort and accessibility
These improvements will further support the County’s mission to provide equitable and engaging recreational opportunities for residents and visitors while improving park infrastructure and usability in a high-traffic urban setting.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
FY2026 increase in revenue and associated expenditures in the General Fund (0001).