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Parks officials push Broad River athletic complex; council members raise PFAS and drainage concerns
Summary
Parks director and staff asked the committee to fund remaining work at the Broad River athletic complex; committee members acknowledged demand for fields but expressed concern about PFAS in hybrid turf and the project's drainage and total cost.
Parks and Recreation Director Robert (last name not specified) and staff presented plans for a multi‑field Broad River athletic complex on March 31, saying the city has already committed several million dollars and seeks additional funding to complete fields, lighting and parking.
Robert said the project would create three high‑quality fields, parking, restrooms and support amenities and that about $5 million has already been accumulated for the site. The current package before the committee includes roughly $2 million more for field construction and another $2…
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