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Consultants present Optimist Park Phase 2; council puts project on hold

City of Southgate City Council · May 20, 2026
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Summary

Consultants from Verdantas and SouthBank Partners presented bids and a recommendation for Phase 2 of Optimist Park, but Council Member Melville opposed moving forward amid budget concerns and the council decided to hold the project for now.

Consultants Robert Seitzinger of Verdantas and Will Weber of SouthBank Partners presented bids and recommendations for Phase 2 of Optimist Park at the May 20 council meeting.

Council Member Melville said he was against the project at this time, citing budget concerns; after discussion the council "decided to hold this project at this time." Council Member Okura noted several upcoming community events, including the Memorial Day Parade on May 25, Family Day on June 6 and St. Therese Summer Festival on June 19. No funding decision or formal vote to proceed was recorded in the meeting minutes.

Council discussion left the park proposal on pause pending future budget review and staff follow-up on bids and funding options.

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