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Longtime volunteer disputes council plan to restructure Parks Police for Kids foundation

City of Doral City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

A 32‑year Doral homeowner and volunteer director told the council the proposed restructuring of Parks Police for Kids — which would change its mission and place council oversight over the nonprofit — risks reducing funds for youth programs and misrepresents the foundation’s fundraising record.

Jody Steinbauer, a Doral homeowner of 32 years and volunteer director with Parks Police for Kids, used her three‑minute public comment at the Jan. 15 council meeting to oppose a proposed agenda item that would change the foundation’s mission and bylaws so the city council would run the 501(c)(3).

Steinbauer said the morning session included remarks that the foundation "did not raise funds," and she called that characterization "not true," listing corporate sponsors and…

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