The Saint Cloud City Council was briefed on Aug. 14 that Osceola County will transfer ownership of Park and Triangle to the city under a joint-powers agreement and interlocal arrangement the two governments executed previously.

Scott Davidoff, deputy city manager, told the council that the city had been scheduled to accept the property in 2021 but outstanding land and project issues delayed the transfer. County staff and city staff have completed a joint review and identified needed upgrades; the county will provide $405,000 to the city to fund those improvements. The existing concession agreement for an airboat vendor will be assigned to the city, which will receive the associated revenue going forward.

Why it matters: Park and Triangle includes a public boat ramp that will provide the city’s first public access to West Lake; both revenue from the vendor agreement and the county’s capital contribution will help the city maintain and upgrade the site.

Council members thanked county staff for coordination and said they will continue working on related park and infrastructure matters as the transfer moves toward completion.