Findlay City Council approved an ordinance to enter into a contract with a company to provide design and engineering services for the proposed Downtown Recreation Area project.  That cost will be around $2.5 million

City Council also approved an ordinance to enter into a contract with a company to provide design and engineering work for the pedestrian bridge associated with the project.  That cost will be around $1.5 million.

The vote was 8-2, with Jim Niemeyer and Holly Frische the no votes.

The new park would be part of the Phase 2 benching project north of the Blanchard River and east of Main Street.

The estimated cost is between $10 and $40 million depending on how many features are included in the final design.

Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn is excited about what the park would mean for the city and its residents.