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Council reviews updated parks comprehensive financial plan; Settlers Park community center scheduled to open in FY28
Summary
Parks staff presented changes to the city’s Comprehensive Financial Plan (CFP), moving several park projects and phasing staffing tied to openings. The Settlers Park community center is on schedule for construction and a planned FY28 opening; staff separated construction and operations in the CFP and proposed phased staffing.
Parks staff presented an updated Comprehensive Financial Plan (CFP) to the Meridian City Council on Feb. 25, outlining timing, phasing and staffing for a multi‑year parks and recreation buildout.
Key items and timing: Steve (parks staff) told council the community center at Settlers Park is in design and construction is scheduled for 2026–27 with an expected opening in fiscal year 2028. The associated park expansion (about 11 acres) was shown as a related but separately budgeted project; the expansion includes additional parking, a dog park and open play areas that would support the NYB complex. Staff separated capital costs from operating costs in the CFP so the city budgets operating staff and supplies only in the years…
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