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Parks fund policy proposes $7.1M first‑year capital slate, prioritizes accessibility and engagement
Summary
Parks staff presented a parks fund policy and a proposed first‑year capital package on March 18 that emphasizes accessibility, community engagement, and accountability. The policy would govern a dedicated parks fund (4031) and staff proposed 14 initial projects totaling roughly $7.1 million plus an $800,000 contingency.
Lexington parks officials presented a parks fund policy and a proposed year‑one capital program to the Budget, Finance & Economic Development Committee on March 18, asking for committee feedback on governance, prioritization and public engagement.
Director Conrad told the committee the policy would create a dedicated funding source for park improvements and guide prioritization using the parks master plan, a social needs index and other data‑driven tools. “The policy is built on 3 core principles — accessibility, engagement, and accountability,” Conrad said.
Why it matters: the parks fund is intended to provide stable, accountable capital funding for park projects across the city; the committee will see the projects again as part of the annual budget process and the parks team said it will provide ongoing public reporting and…
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