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Council approves $6.6M Cooper’s Boater facility after heated seawall fund debate
Summary
After an extended debate over whether Seawall type A/B funds should pay for amenity projects, the council approved a $6.6 million contract for Cooper’s Boater Facility and parking resurfacing; members raised concerns about priorities and transparency of seawall fund allocations.
The City Council approved awarding a construction contract for Cooper’s Boater Facility improvements and parking lot resurfacing after a lengthy debate about the proper use of Seawall funds.
Parks and Recreation Director Jonathan Atwood and staff explained the project was programmed in prior CIPs and funded by Type A sales tax (the old Seawall fund) and later by Type B revenue after voter reauthorization. The project includes a two‑story, roughly…
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