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Commissioners direct staff to expedite procurement for 3 Oaks park shade structures after public complaints
Summary
Following repeated public complaints about missing shade structures at 3 Oaks Park, the board directed staff to shorten procurement advertising and pursue a design‑build contract this year rather than waiting for next fiscal year.
After multiple public comments expressing frustration that shade structures at 3 Oaks Park have not been replaced since Hurricane Ian and requests for transparency about previously budgeted funds, Lee County commissioners on Aug. 19 directed staff to accelerate procurement for shade structures at the park.
County manager Dave Harner and Parks & Recreation staff explained that $1.3 million had been dedicated countywide for shade…
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