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Covington council hears parks maintenance shortfall; staff outlines costs and opts to study a parks district for 2026
Summary
Council reviewed detailed level‑of‑service spreadsheets for Founders, Jenkins Creek and the town center lawn; staff will return with seasonal staffing updates and consultant bids to scope a possible Metropolitan Parks District (MPD) public education plan for an August 2026 vote.
Councilors reviewed a detailed assessment Monday showing how park maintenance needs rise as new facilities open and the city’s recreation footprint expands.
City staff presented full‑time‑equivalent (FTE) analyses for Founders Park, Jenkins Creek Park phase 1 and the town center lawn that translate tasks — mowing, irrigation, restroom cleaning, litter pickup and horticultural care — into annual staff hours. The review identified gaps between current staffing levels and the level of service city leaders and staff recommended for the new facilities; staff said weekday and weekend restroom servicing at…
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