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After public comment, Rockwall council directs staff to pursue Option 3 for 66 boat ramp grant
Summary
Following a long public discussion and three resident speakers urging preservation of parkland, the council voted unanimously to proceed with Option 3 for the 66 boat ramp grant, accepting potential delays and up-to-$100,000 unreimbursed city costs to preserve open space and reduce walking distance to boat launches.
Rockwall council members directed staff to pursue Option 3 for the 66 Boat Ramp grant after an extended staff presentation and public comment from nearby residents.
Travis (Parks staff) presented three alternatives: Option 1 (the grant‑approved original plan that removes non‑boater parking and can move immediately to the construction funding phase), Option 2 (compromise retaining some open space but requiring a roughly two‑month redesign and up to $50,000 in city…
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