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Council approves $1.09 million land purchase, greenlights park study for Evansville sports complex
Summary
After extended debate over floodplain, access and projected economic benefits, the Vanderburgh County Council approved a $1,088,030 land purchase and a roughly $77,000 park study to support expansion of the Deaconess/Gable sports complex; two members abstained, four voted yes.
The Vanderburgh County Council on July 10 approved the purchase of adjacent land for the Deaconess/Gable sports complex and authorized a related park study, drawing questions from several council members about floodplain exposure, elevation and long‑term costs.
John Montestra, who led appropriations discussion in James Rabin’s absence, moved the measure to buy the parcel for $1,088,030 and to fund a park study (the study amount was discussed in the meeting as approximately $76,970–$77,970). Montestra said the pair of requests together would help the county plan future sports and outdoor…
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