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Council trims Main Street Park design ask to $225,000 and debates park priorities, holiday lights and amenities
Summary
After staff presented a full renovation estimate for Main Street Park, council directed staff to reduce scope and cap design spending at $225,000. Members also debated $95,000 for commercial holiday lighting, new amenities at Jason Lopez Park, dog-park irrigation repairs and portable bleachers for events.
Florence council members spent substantial time reviewing parks-related items in the FY27 Capital Improvement Plan on April 14, from an extensive Main Street Park renovation to smaller amenities and seasonal lighting.
Staff presented a two-year construction projection for Main Street Park (roughly $500,000 in year one and $700,000 in year two) and a proposed $225,000 design budget. Several council members objected to the full scope and construction cost, calling for a narrowed design scope or phased approach. Staff said the town’s consultant J2 is producing three…
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