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Commission approves Boca Chica Park construction using park impact fees despite one commissioner’s call to delay
Summary
Commission voted 3–1 to approve construction of the Boca Chica Park funded by park impact fees; one commissioner urged delaying the project because of fiscal uncertainty and competing priorities. Staff said park impact fees cannot be used for general fund items such as an emergency operations center.
The City Commission voted on Oct. 14 to proceed with construction of Boca Chica Park using park impact fees, with the motion to approve passing 3–1. Commissioner Langdon was the sole recorded dissent, saying the timing was not right given fiscal uncertainty and competing capital needs.
Staff presentation and finances: Sandy Funheller, Parks and Recreation director, told commissioners the park is a low-impact passive facility that will be paid for with park impact fees; she estimated operating costs at about $750 a…
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