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Residents urge city not to tap parks tax or general funds for Parrot Island slides; questions raised about unpaid bills
Summary
Multiple residents urged the board not to use parks capital funds or other city money to cover installation costs for the Parrot Island water slides and raised questions about outstanding invoices. Speakers asked for monthly financial reporting, prior approvals for out‑of‑season expenses and clarity on who authorized work and purchases.
Several residents used the Oct. 28 citizens forum to press the board on whether city funds — including voter‑dedicated parks tax dollars — should be used to cover additional Parrot Island water‑slide installation costs.
Kim Fodge said an indoor sports complex could be a private enterprise and urged the city not to pledge public dollars for new private ventures. On Parrot Island specifically, she said she reviewed financial reports posted by a director and that the park operator reported unpaid invoices and operating deficits. "Were we able to…
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