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Councilmember says County reneged on cost‑sharing for Montgomery Street Park; City attorney reviewing agreements
Summary
Councilmember Garry Daeke told the Council the County initially committed to cover 45% of costs beyond grant funding for Montgomery Street Park but later declined; City Manager Paylor Spruill said the City Attorney has reviewed agreements and that negotiations with the County Attorney are underway.
Councilmember Garry Daeke raised concerns about shared programs and projects with the County, telling colleagues that the County had initially indicated it would cover 45% of Montgomery Street Park costs beyond grant funding but later declined that commitment. Daeke said the disparity in financial burden between city and county programs should be reassessed after the budget process.
City Manager Paylor Spruill responded that the City Attorney has reviewed existing agreements and recommended opening discussions with the County Attorney; Spruill added that committees will be formed to review shared agreements including 911 services, Recreation, and the library. No final outcome was recorded during the meeting and the issue remains under negotiation.
