Bill > H3238

This bill establishes the Olmsted Park Improvement Fund, a dedicated fund administered by the department (presumably a state environmental or natural resources agency) to support the rehabilitation and improvement of Olmsted parks. An "Olmsted park" is defined as a state, county, or municipal park designed by the architectural firm led by Frederick Law Olmsted and officially designated as such by the department. Cities and towns with an Olmsted park can apply for grants from this fund to help with restoration and upgrades. The fund will be financed through various public and private sources, including gifts, grants, donations, and interest earned, and any money not spent in a fiscal year will carry over to the next. The department will award grants annually through a competitive process to eligible municipalities for qualifying park projects.