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Huntersville park planned at Fire Station 4 could cost $4.6 million from fund balance; splash pad, covered pickleball cited as key drivers
Summary
Town staff said a park planned at the site of Fire Station 4 will likely require about $4.6 million from fund balance under current design options; the splash pad and a covered pickleball court were identified as the largest cost drivers and staff said alternates could be used if bids are higher than estimates.
Town staff told the board that the master plan for a park at the Fire Station 4 site envisions higher‑cost amenities than previously budgeted and that the FY‑26 draft funding plan currently relies on a proposed $4.6 million contribution from general fund balance. "That $4,600,000 is proposed to come directly out of fund balance," Jackie Huffman said. "So if you're uncomfortable about the size of that park or building that expensive a park at this pace, now would be an awesome time to throw the plug and say, wait, let's do it in phases."
Staff identified two specific cost drivers: a…
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