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After park fire, Winfield council approves limited purchases while insurance is pending
Summary
Council members approved emergency purchases of lawnmowers, blowers, ATVs and hand tools to keep parks and the library maintained after a fire destroyed park equipment and insurance payments were delayed.
Winfield City Council on Aug. 19, 2025, approved limited, immediate purchases of park maintenance equipment after a fire destroyed much of the parks department’s tools and machines, city officials said.
Council members and staff described a multi-week delay in insurance settlement. Parks staff reported losing four lawnmowers, all weed eaters and other equipment in the fire and said the department had little remaining equipment to maintain parks and the library. The council voted to approve a short list of replacements the department…
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