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Freeport council approves park ordinance first reading, rezoning first reading and several purchases
Summary
At its April 23 meeting, the council approved first reading of a parks ordinance amendment, advanced a rezoning request for 31 Azalea Drive to a first reading, and voted to buy playground equipment and a root-rake maintenance attachment; consent items were also approved.
The Freeport City Council on April 23 approved a set of routine and project-specific actions including a parks ordinance first reading, a rezoning first reading for a parcel on Azalea Drive, and purchases for playground equipment and wastewater maintenance.
Consent agenda: The council listed city bills, the April 14 regular meeting minutes and expenditure and revenue reports through March 2026 on the consent agenda; with no public comment a motion was made and seconded and the roll call recorded ayes from Councilwoman Hafner, Councilwoman Hurst, Councilman Ferris, Councilwoman Brandon and Councilman Dee; the motion carried.
Parks ordinance (first reading): Planning staff reported they had located the existing parks ordinance and proposed adding language to prohibit use of park areas that would result in financial gain unless prior permission is granted by the parks director; nonprofit fundraisers would be allowed by permit. Staff requested first reading and authorization to advertise for second reading and adoption. After…
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