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Beaumont Council pauses Stewart Park construction after state requests review; city estimates ~$285,000 to mothball site
Summary
Beaumont City Council voted June 3 to halt active construction on Stewart Park Phase 1 effective June 4 at the request of state grant reviewers evaluating a federal Outdoor Recreation Legacy Program application that would fund Phase 2.
Beaumont City Council voted June 3 to halt active construction on Stewart Park Phase 1 effective June 4 at the request of state grant reviewers evaluating a federal Outdoor Recreation Legacy Program (ORLP) application that would fund Phase 2.
City staff said the California state parks program had asked the city to stop construction after state reviewers noted earthmoving activity on the site; because the grant requires state review and subsequent National Park Service (federal) review of NEPA and Section 106 documentation, the state asked the city to pause work until both agencies complete their reviews. The state has asked to take up to 90 days to review the materials submitted May 23;…
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