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Director reports FY26 budget gains, West Community Center demolition underway and elevator repair at Waseoto Park
Summary
Director Odom said the FY26 operating budget included about $6.9 million in improvements for Metro Parks, staff began demolition after a gym collapse at West Community Center, and the Waseoto Park pedestrian bridge elevator is back in operation with plans for a higher-capacity replacement.
Director Odom updated the Metro Board of Parks and Recreation on July 1 about department operational and capital developments.
Odom said the FY26 operating budget passed and provides roughly $6.9 million in improvements for the parks department, but that staff are still closing out FY25 accounts. "As today is July 1, we like to joke and…
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