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Commissioners review $13 million parks capital request, debate athletic-field lighting and a part-time golf manager
Summary
Parks staff summarized a roughly $13 million FY27 capital ask including a proposed $10.5 million recreation center and $1.2 million for athletic-field work; commissioners debated prioritizing lighting at White Marsh vs. Batts Neck and discussed a $31,000 part-time assistant golf manager enhancement to handle record revenue and seasonal load.
Parks staff walked commissioners through operating and capital requests for parks, landings and recreation during the budget work session, flagging changes and enhancements across several program areas.
The parks capital program for FY27 was presented at approximately $13 million. Major items listed in the capital summary included: $355,000 for various capital equipment; $150,000 for parking lot paving; $120,000 for playground improvements; $600,000 for continued trail development; roughly $1.3 million for athletic field improvements; and $10.5 million proposed for a new recreation…
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