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Commission authorizes use of remaining tourism ARPA funds for small dog park
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Kingsville tourism staff requested and the commission approved using the remaining tourism ARPA balance of $26,556.72 to install a small dog park at the visitor center to attract visitors and protect two mature trees; a budget amendment will be introduced at the next meeting.
The Kingsville City Commission on Dec. 9 authorized the use of remaining tourism ARPA funds to build a small dog park adjacent to the visitor center as part of efforts to improve site aesthetics ahead of local centennial celebrations.
Tourism staff said the project will salvage two mature trees on site, make use of an adjoining space between Fuel America and the tourism facility, and serve as a draw to highlight upcoming events and community attractions. Staff recommended exhausting the remaining tourism ARPA balance of $26,556.72 and requested a budget amendment to cover associated costs; design and vendor quotes were provided to commissioners.
Commissioner Lopez moved to authorize the use of tourism ARPA funds; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call. Staff said a separate parking‑lot redesign proposal (to be presented in January) is also in progress and requires TxDOT driveway permit coordination.
