October 24, 2016 - Center ISD School Board President, James Greer, signed the deed transferring a donated 3.2 acres of land to the city of Center for the Portacool Park Expansion on October 21, 2016.
During the spring of 2015, City of Center representatives approached Center ISD officials to solicit the district's assistance for expansion of the current mini park off Tenaha street. The assistance included the submittal of a letter of support to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant Funding Division with the intent to access resources for such development.
If the grant application was approved, the district's support included the donation of land adjacent to Center Intermediate School.
A few months after submission, the grant was approved coupled with the financial contribution and commitment from Portacool, thus making the expansion and improvement a reality.
On November 12, 2015, the Center ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved to convey, with a deed, approximately 3.2 acres of property to the City of Center to expand the current mini park. Nearly 11 months later, the warranty deed was presented to the district for signature. Soon thereafter Center ISD Board President, James Greer signed the deed officially and permanently transferring ownership to the City of Center.
“Center ISD is grateful for and enjoys the many and various opportunities to serve the community,” Center ISD Superintendent Dr. James Hockenberry said. “The named Portacool Park will be a beautiful attraction and addition to the city landscape. Center ISD sincerely appreciates Mayor David Chadwick, the City Council, and Ben Wulf, President and CEO of Portacool and others for their vision and cooperative spirit.”
