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Pembroke Pines approves Somerset Academy turf field after commission debates insurance and environmental risks
Summary
The commission unanimously approved a 10-year facility-use agreement allowing Somerset Academy to install artificial turf at Pembroke Shores Park’s Field 7 after questions from a commissioner about insurance, maintenance and state rulemaking on synthetic turf were answered by staff and the city attorney.
The Pembroke Pines City Commission on March 18 approved a 10-year facility-use and improvements agreement that will allow Somerset Academy to install an artificial turf surface on Field 7 at Pembroke Shores Park.
Mayor Angelo Castillo said the project is “a great investment for you” and praised the partnership with Somerset Academy, noting the field will be city-owned and designed for long-term use. The measure passed unanimously after brief public comment from Somerset Principal Bernardo Montero and follow-up questions from commissioners.
Why it matters: Commissioners debated whether the agreement adequately protects Somerset and third-party users from liability and whether state-level rulemaking could affect…
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