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Cocoa council approves inclusive playground for Provost Park after family testimony
Summary
Council moved consent item 5‑1 to council business to hear family testimony and unanimously approved the Provost Park inclusive playground project intended to make play accessible for children with special needs.
Council on Oct. 28 approved the Provost Park inclusive playground project after advocates and family members took time in delegations to describe its importance. Councilman Goins asked that the consent item be moved to council business so family members present could speak; Rose Flowers and others addressed the council, describing how inclusive equipment would allow children with special needs to play independently.
Councilman Goins made the motion to approve the item; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously. Council and staff noted that the project’s procurement and construction schedule will follow standard budget and project procedures.
The project aims to provide accessible playground equipment at Provost Park so children “from all walks of life” can use the facility; staff will return to council with implementation details and timing tied to funding and procurement.
