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Local sports operator pitches 'Move A Minute' parks revival; commissioners urge coordination with city parks staff
Summary
Osmani Pelaez of Blue Fury Sports Complex presented a multi-phase plan to reactivate Opelika parks and pools. Commissioners welcomed the proposal but stressed existing park programming, facility control, security and procurement procedures; the mayor and staff noted pool repairs and accessibility work underway.
A private sports operator on July 23 urged Opelika city leaders to adopt a four-phase program to revive local parks and pools and said his Hialeah-based Blue Fury Sports Complex can partner with the city to run year-round youth and adult programming.
Why it matters: Commissioners praised the proposal as a source of ideas and potential private partnerships but emphasized that parks remain city property and that any outside programming must be coordinated with parks staff and the city manager. Concerns included security, staffing, and whether certain improvements must be done by the city before private activation.
What was proposed - Osmani Pelaez, owner of…
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