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Commissioners debate Comfort park plan; county staff told to explore grants and procurement options
Summary
Kendall County commissioners on Tuesday discussed creating a master plan for a 48-acre Comfort property purchased with Proposition A funds, but did not authorize county spending; staff were directed to explore grants, procurement options and coordination with city and community stakeholders.
Kendall County Commissioners heard a lengthy presentation and debate Tuesday about possible uses for a 48-acre Comfort property the county purchased with Prop A funds. The discussion centered on whether the county should fund a consultant to produce a master plan for ballfields, courts and waterfront access, and whether the park should be developed now or considered as part of a countywide parks master plan.
Commissioner Chad Carpenter and local youth-sports representatives urged the court to allow the parks advisory board and county staff to hire an outside firm to create a master development plan for the Comfort property, noting shortages of youth-sports…
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