Lee County Commissioners approve donation from Disaster Relief Fund to county for tennis and pickleball courts at Wheeler Road
At their monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 6 Lee County Commissioners approved the donation agreement between Lee County and the Boca Grande United Methodist Church, Inc., dba Boca Grande Disaster Fund, in the amount of $150,000 for improvements at the Wheeler Road Community Park. It was determined that the budget for FY 22/23 would be amended accordingly.
This donation, in the amount of $150,000, will be used for the renovation design of the tennis/pickleball court at Wheeler Road Community Park.
The Boca Grande United Methodist Church, along with various local community organizations and private individuals, formed the Boca Grande Disaster Fund after Hurricane Ian.
Organizers with the Boca Grande Disaster Fund chose this renovation project as a donation recipient to enhance facilities at the park for residents and visitors. A budget resolution will establish the expense budget for the project.
At the end of the meeting, Commissioner Ruane also made an appointment of Kenneth Richardson to the Gasparilla Island Municipal Service Benefit Unit.
