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Council approves revocable lease with Greater Florence Chamber to run McFarland State Historic Park through 2028
Summary
Florence will enter a revocable license/lease with the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce to operate McFarland State Historic Park through Dec. 31, 2028; the contract includes an annual payment and event grant funding (combined ~ $71,400–$75,320 for 2025) and a termination notice clause; council debated separating park duties from chamber responsibilities and volunteer training requirements before approving.
The Town of Florence on Nov. 18 approved a revocable license and lease agreement with the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce to manage McFarland State Historic Park through Dec. 31, 2028.
Town staff explained the arrangement is a professional‑services agreement to operate the town’s visitor center (McFarland Park) and that payments to the chamber cover visitor‑center staffing and operations rather…
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