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Merrillville council advances park department ordinance; discusses dog park site, cameras and bonding
Summary
Council gave first reading to an ordinance formalizing a Parks and Recreation department and discussed a potential sale of the former lumber site for a dog park, camera and ADA improvements, and using food-and-beverage tax proceeds or bonding to fund projects.
The Town of Merrillville council gave first reading to an ordinance to establish a formal Parks and Recreation department and discussed funding and locations for a proposed dog park and broader park improvements.
Councilman Sean Pettit made the motion to give ordinance 25-12 first reading; the motion was seconded by a council member and passed on a 6-0 roll call. The ordinance would amend Chapter 13.5 of the Merrillville Municipal Code and is being considered under Indiana Code 36-10-3. Pettit said the item was suitable for first reading and recommended it go back to…
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