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City agrees to conditional letters of support for congressional funding requests to restore Slaughter Park, Sola parcel and Zacate Creek trails
Summary
The City of Laredo authorized staff to provide conditional letters of commitment supporting three congressionally submitted funding requests — for Slaughter Park restoration, the Sola riverfront property and Zacate Creek trail upgrades — pending detailed implementation plans and assurances against unfunded city obligations.
The Laredo City Council agreed on Monday to provide a conditional letter of commitment supporting three separate congressional funding requests submitted to the office of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar. The requests seek federal funding for restoration and trailhead projects at Slaughter Park, the Sola riverfront property, and the Zacate Creek trail system.
Representatives from the Rio Grande International Study Center described the three proposals as concentrated on underserved neighborhoods in central and south Laredo. Proposed project elements include invasive species removal and native tree reforestation, formal trailheads, neighborhood connectors and water‑conscious landscaping (drip irrigation and meter…
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