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Council and auditor clarify Lake Kennedy cost figures amid public criticism
Summary
City auditor Andrea Russell told council the Lake Kennedy project is currently under budget; the 48% figure cited in media reflects a change in scope from park improvements to a larger tournament center, not a spend overrun. Council members debated transparency and project scope.
Public comment at the May 7 meeting criticized the Lake Kennedy project and called it over budget. City Auditor Andrea Russell told the council the audit showed the project was not over budget in its current scope and that the frequently cited 48% increase reflects a change in the project’s scope from smaller community-park improvements to an expanded tournament center.
Marie Kavanaugh and others in citizen input said they were outraged by…
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