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City shifts $830,000 within parks capital budget and expands Ottawa Hills contract to support Houseman Field work

5923509 · September 23, 2025
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The fiscal committee approved a budget substitution of $830,000 within parks capital projects and authorized an additional $123,650 to a contract for Ottawa Hills Park to support demolition and on-site contractor assistance for a community-built playground at Houseman Field; $550,000 in bond funds were added to the project financing stack.

The fiscal committee approved a budget substitution moving $830,000 within parks capital projects and authorized an expanded contract with Keterberg Verhaeg Inc. to cover contractor support for a community-led rebuild at Houseman Field.

Laura Claypool of the Parks Department told the committee that permitting delays on the lower reach river restoration allowed funds set aside for Anabowin Park repairs…

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