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Shawnee County weighs short‑term loan from Gage Park sales tax fund to accelerate carousel and playground projects
Summary
Commissioners and staff discussed a possible short‑term loan against the Gage Park sales tax fund to start large projects—staff said the fund could show a small negative balance in 2026 under one plan—and clarified there is no firm outside deadline to vacate the current shelter house.
County staff and commissioners discussed whether to advance funding to Gage Park projects from county reserves so construction can start before annual sales tax receipts would fully fund the work.
Parks staff described a multi‑project plan including playground renovation and a carousel building renovation. Staff said the carousel project has timing sensitivity because camps and summer programming are planned in that location and that they would like the project completed before certain summer programming months. Parks and Gage Park Improvement Authority representatives said the authority has…
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