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Design contracts eyed for Squire and Mercer parks as council considers leftover funds

5960326 · October 17, 2025
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Staff said design work for Squire Park is expected to move forward in November and Mercer Park design is underway after surveying; council is reviewing about $22.3 million in fund balance leftover from the prior fiscal year and may allocate some of it to these projects.

Farmers Branch Parks and Recreation staff updated the board on multiple park projects and told members the City Council will consider how to use leftover funds from the prior fiscal year.

Squire Park: Staff said they hope to move forward in November with a design contract to develop the park’s design. The board was told the city will return a design contract to the board unless other funding priorities change.

Mercer Park: A surveying contract is active and staff expect survey results in a few months to complete design work. Staff…

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