Adams County official warns splash pad funds must be spent by year-end or will be redirected

County Administrator Liana updated the Admin & Finance Committee May 8 on the splash pad project in the City of Adams, saying city officials are moving forward but must spend the funds by Dec. 31 or the county will redirect committed funds to highway under a precautionary resolution.

Liana said there had been some confusion about what counts as spending and that it must be "splash pad specific," not just related expenses. She recommended the city consider phasing the project so work can be accomplished within the county's grant timetable. A committee member said many city residents oppose the plan and that local opposition could create delays.

When asked what happens to the $200,000 if the splash pad is not completed by year-end, Liana said the county’s precaution will redirect unspent committed funds to the highway department so the county would not have to return money. The committee asked that Liana follow up with additional detail and report back to the committee.

The committee recorded the update and agreed to revisit the topic as needed.