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Dayton parks commission presses council for clarity on community-park costs ahead of March 25 joint session
Summary
Commissioners planned a March 25 joint work session with city council and asked staff and regional partners for concrete cost estimates and funding scenarios for a proposed community sports complex, while agreeing to highlight Arbor Day, Tree City USA, 2024 accomplishments and four adopted parks in the presentation.
The Dayton Parks Commission on March 4 asked staff and city council partners for specific cost and funding estimates for a proposed community park and sports complex before moving toward land acquisition or a referendum.
Commissioners said they will present a short set of highlights at a joint work session with the City Council on March 25 that will include Arbor Day and Tree City USA accreditation, the commission’s 2024 accomplishments, and the four parks already adopted through the park-adoption program. Councilman Slodick said, “Council did approve going out for bids on all of the park amenities,” noting the city has begun procurement activity.
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