Daniele Ventresca

Next Generation Playground Phase 1 construction

The pavilion costs $168,553, and the Phase 1 construction contract will follow once the RFP is advertised and bid.

Home for the Holidays tree lighting

Last year's 25-sign batch cost roughly $500; ordering earlier and in bulk is expected to reduce the per-sign price.

2027 recreation calendar

About 3,400 eggs were purchased, plus roughly 8 prizes and donated/discounted cookies and donuts — all within the rec budget.

Cookies with Santa 2026

Costs include cookies, decorating supplies, hot chocolate packets, and possible small giveaways from the board's budget.

Borough email and communications access for rec board

Dormont Street and Music Festival 2026

Sponsorships from Liberty and Gold Mountain plus Zero Fossil support the event; no direct tax impact noted.

Pride Event Participation and Porchmont Launch

The board is spending well under its available event budget — about $160 on host-bag supplies plus coozies, with free t-shirt printing from a local business.

Comprehensive Recreation and Park Plan extension

The grant-funded plan remains pending; an extension preserves the state grant opportunity.

Recreation Plan Grant Extension and Pashek MTR Award

Acting now preserves grant money already awarded for the plan; losing it would mean borough funds fill the gap.

Condolence Resolution for Dr. Richard D. Grubb

Dormont Dash and Street Fair planning

Timing-company invoice pending; eliminating swag bags reduces costs, with sponsorship outreach to offset food expenses.

Pool filtration system lifespan

$10,000 now to avoid a much larger replacement bill later.

Braig Snyder ballfield future after school district pulls access

Anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000 in borough money, halved if DABA and the Pirates grant come through.

Adult movie night rescheduled

Film licensing and event setup come through existing rec programming channels; no big new spend mentioned.

Dormont Pool filtration system failure

Short-term valve replacements are estimated at $50,000–$75,000, with full filtration replacement costs still being determined.

Porchmont 2026 Planning and Host Recruitment

The commission authorized up to $150 for a professional poster scan if a digital photo proves inadequate.

Regional pool sharing agreements

Dormont collects $2 more per Mt. Lebanon entry than its standard $8 daily rate.

Recreation Plan RFP

Funded in connection with a DCNR grant; costs depend on the planner ultimately contracted.

Pool filtration system future

Short-term valve replacement is planned for after Labor Day, with financing for a full filtration retrofit to be pursued in the next year's budget.

Movies in the Parking Lot series

Movie rights run about $300 per film against a $3,000 annual movie budget; an adult movie would add roughly $300 plus any rider cost.