Council designates Digital Foundation funds for a full‑size soccer field and affirms donor conditions

Vienna — The council approved an amendment and resolution designating that funds donated by the Digital Foundation Inc. be appropriated solely for completion of a full‑size soccer field with interior dimensions of 120 by 70 yards (described in the meeting as 'Olympic size'), and authorized the city to accept and expend those funds for the project.

Council members sought precise language to ensure 'full‑size' meant the larger 120‑by‑70‑yard interior dimensions and to clarify that the funds would cover the field and associated site work. A council member said a donor had already committed $50,000 and pledged another $50,000 pending the resolution.

The amended resolution passed after members confirmed the intent and scope of the designation; members discussed coordinating paving and track improvements and possible additional council action to contribute smaller sums to the track paving at a future meeting.

What happens next: City staff will record the donation designation and work with project organizers on appropriate appropriation language and next steps to implement the field construction.