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Council allocates SeaWorld settlement funds to park projects, conservation advocates press for wetland restoration
Summary
Parks staff presented allocations of $8.5 million in SeaWorld settlement proceeds split under charter rules; council approved staff-recommended project funding while environmental groups urged redirecting more dollars to Mission Bay wetland restoration and matching grants.
City staff asked the council on June 24 to allocate SeaWorld settlement proceeds across Mission Bay Park and regional park improvement projects, following oversight-committee recommendations and a modest reduction in Mission Bay allocations to avoid hampering ongoing projects given a lower FY25 revenue forecast.
Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Tom Tomlinson said the January settlement produced $8.5 million in past rent. Under charter Section 55.2 the split is 65% to the Mission Bay…
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