Paris, Tenn.–The city of Paris will conduct a public input session Thursday evening to seek input on whether the city will apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for parks and drainage improvements. City staff are recommending projects to improve the trout pond area at Eiffel Tower Park Extended.
City Manager Kim Foster said the city was recently made aware that parks projects are now eligible under the CDBG program.
“Under this program the City of Paris could qualify for up to approximately $650,000 in grant money with only a 10% required match,” she said.
City staff are suggesting that the city consider construction of a sidewalk and boardwalk around the trout pond at Eiffel Tower Park Extended. In addition to the sidewalk/boardwalk, the city is eyeing a small parking lot as well as increasing the detention capacity of the pond, which currently is at maximum capacity.
The public hearing will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at Paris City Hall, directly before the City Commission meeting.
Photo: Fishermen take advantage of recent warm days at the city trout pond. Shannon McFarlin photo.