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Beaumont council seeks to continue Phase 1 of Stewart Park revitalization during federal review
Summary
City staff said the council requested approval to proceed with Phase 1 of the Stewart Park revitalization while federal officials review Phase 2, citing community concerns, the costs of pausing the project, and compliance checks; a final direction is expected in May after meetings in Washington, D.C.
Beaumont city council requested approval to continue Phase 1 of the Stewart Park revitalization while federal review of Phase 2 proceeds, a staff member said during an agenda recap on March 17.
The staff member said the request highlights community concerns about the project, outlines the costs of pausing construction, and confirms that compliance requirements are being met. They added that a letter sent to federal reviewers aligns with the council and staff's travel to Washington, D.C., and that a final direction on how to proceed will be provided in May after those meetings.
Supporters and staff framed the continuation as a way to avoid the extra costs and delays that could come from pausing Phase 1 while federal review of Phase 2 is pending. The staff member did not specify estimated dollar amounts for the potential costs of pausing or detail which federal approvals remain outstanding.
The council's next procedural step, as described in the recap, is to await the outcome of the meetings in Washington, D.C.; staff will return with a final recommendation in May.
