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Clearwater approves $192,509 playground purchase, boosts sod and plant contracts after public objections

City of Clearwater City Council · February 19, 2026
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Summary

The council approved a $192,509.44 purchase order for playground equipment at Montclair Park and increased citywide sod and landscape plant contracts despite public criticism about costs and sponsorships; council members said the spending reflects market prices and neighborhood expectations.

Clearwater’s City Council voted unanimously Feb. 19 to approve a $192,509.44 purchase order for playground equipment at Montclair Park and to increase ongoing contracts for sod and landscape plant materials as part of hurricane recovery and routine maintenance.

Matthew Anderson, assistant director of Parks and Recreation, presented the items at the meeting and said the procurement had been discussed at a prior work session. Public commenter Daniel Haluba criticized the playground expenditure as…

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