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Pasco commissioners approve up to $80M bond sale for parks; debate centers on East‑side project choices
Summary
The Pasco County Commission on June 3 approved two resolutions to competitively issue up to $80 million in non‑ad valorem revenue bonds to finance parks capital projects; discussion focused on whether to buy and develop one large East‑side site (2 Rivers) or pursue multiple smaller community parks and how to manage debt service and impact fees.
Pasco County commissioners on June 3 adopted two resolutions authorizing a competitive sale of up to $80 million in non‑ad valorem revenue bonds to fund parks‑related capital projects, including East‑side park priorities. The board approved both resolutions by roll call.
Keith Wiley, director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, summarized East‑side needs and options. He identified the county’s capital plan priorities in the East impact‑fee zone — VOPH District Park/bike park, Dade City recreation complex/shelter, 2 Rivers District Park, a Connected Cities community park, San Pasco Park expansion and Winfields Community Park — and said the proposed bond would support acquisition, design and construction for those projects.…
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