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Council discusses city support for CPRD park project; seeks budgeting details before committing large sum

5412663 · May 20, 2025
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City staff and CPRD representatives presented a request for up to $1,119,700 toward Phase 1 of a new park; councilors expressed support in principle but asked for clearer budget numbers before committing.

Dundee, Ore. — Representatives of the Parks and Recreation District (CPRD) asked the Dundee City Council on May 20 to consider contributing up to $1,119,700 toward Phase 1 of a new park adjacent to Fifth Street, but councilors said they want clearer budget projections before committing to the full amount.

Clay Gavin, superintendent for the Park and Recreation District, told the council the Phase‑1 cost estimate was "upwards of $3,000,000" and that the CPRD—s current funding request amounts to roughly 30% of that phase: "the cost represented in the funding request were closer to 30% of that phase 1 cost." Gavin…

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