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Shawnee County approves Landworks contract for parks master plan in 2-1 vote

5936467 · October 14, 2025
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The Board of County Commissioners approved contract C363-2025 with Landworks Studio LLC to produce a countywide parks master plan; commissioners debated funding sources including user fees and sales tax revenues.

Shawnee County commissioners approved contract C363-2025 with Landworks Studio LLC on Oct. 13 to update the county Parks and Recreation department master plan, passing the motion 2-1.

The plan will guide the parks department’s direction for the next five to 10 years if implemented. Tim Laurent, director of Parks and Recreation, told commissioners the contract is funded by multiple sources, including user fees, dedicated sales tax funds and a private donation.…

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