Braddock Dogs has now collected $10,115.98 in donations! We will be submitting an application for the Mastenbrook Grant shortly, which will match up to $10,000 of our donations. Now that we have reached this milestone, we can request the full matching amount, but we'd like to raise an additional $5,000. Please help!

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Braddock Dogs needs to raise funds to support the financial requirements of the OLDA in Monticello Park, but construction of all park improvements are dependent upon passage of the bond. Read on for more information on bonds in general and the Park Bond in particular.


Information on the 2012 Fairfax County Park Bond

Fairfax County law dictates that the County can carry a limited amount of debt. Bonds are ONLY approved for public referendum during November elections IF the bond amount will not exceed the level of debt the county can safely manage.
The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) uses bonds to pay for the development and improvement of parks in Fairfax County. Bonds are an ideal way to pay for park improvements because they spread the cost of immediate improvements over several years. Bonds also have low interest rates, and sensible long term debt does not adversely affect tax rates. The park bond on the Nov 2012 ballot reflects a carefully calculated and manageable level of debt for Fairfax County.

Money from the Park Bond will support the development of:

         Monticello Park (parking, trails, playground, skate spot), and other parks
·         Hiking/biking trails in multiple Fairfax County parks
·         Historic building restoration of CRM Miller’s house
·         Improvement to revenue-earning facilities: The Water Mine, Oak Marr Recreation Center, Spring Hill Recreation Center, the Burke Lake Driving Range
All FCPA dog parks are public/private partnerships, developed in cooperation with sponsoring organizations of pet owners. Braddock Dogs has agreed to sponsor Monticello Park, and will monitor and clean up the dog park facilities, publicize dog park rules and regulations, and report maintenance needs to the FCPA. The public/private partnership also extends to funding. Braddock Dogs needs to raise funds to support the financial requirements of the OLDA in Monticello Park, but construction of all park improvements are dependent upon passage of the bond.
Vote in favor of the Park Bond on November 6, 2012 to support Fairfax County Parks!
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