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Council approves 30% Coleman Park design; staff to pursue grant‑ready final plans
Summary
The council approved a 30% design for Coleman Park and directed staff to proceed toward a 90% design so the city can pursue grant funding (ECHO and others) to complete restrooms, lighting, shade, a 2–5 playground and skate park improvements.
Orange City Council on Aug. 12 approved a 30% schematic design for Coleman Park and authorized staff to move toward final design and grant applications. The approval clears the way for staff to seek 90%–100% plans required by grant programs such as ECHO.
Ashley Gay, parks and recreation manager, reviewed community feedback from a town hall and said residents prioritized restrooms, lighting, shade, a dedicated water fill station and additional play areas. Ray Lopez, a landscape architect with Kimley Horn, presented the 30% drawings that include two family restrooms with storage, an expanded…
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