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City staff seek purchase of 5.75 acres to expand Coombra Vista Park using PLDO funds
Summary
Parks staff asked council to approve acquisition of roughly 5.75 acres from El Paso County School District 20 for $791,740 plus closing costs, using Park Land Dedication Ordinance (PLDO) funds; staff said the purchase would bring neighborhood park acreage closer to planning targets.
City parks staff asked council Monday, May 12, 2025, to approve acquisition of about 5.75 acres to expand Coombra Vista Park, using Park Land Dedication Ordinance (PLDO) funds set aside for neighborhood park acquisitions.
Lana Thelen, design and development manager for Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, told council the land — currently owned by El Paso County School District 20 — is north of Woodman Road, east of Powers Boulevard and west of Black Forest. The district offered to sell the parcel; city…
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