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Workshop with the Trust for Public Land to Present Feasibility Report and Discuss Topics Related to Funding for the Parks & Recreation Department
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INITIATOR:
DEPARTMENT:
Jim Couillard, PLA, ASLA Director
Parks & Recreation
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The Parks & Recreation department is providing the Marion County Board of County Commissioners (Board) with an update on the process of bond funding to address deferred maintenance backlog, recreational opportunities and land conservation for Marion County. During a workshop in May 2026, the Board directed the department to continue with the process as part of the effort to have a measure on the ballot for the General Election in November.
Being presented today is a draft Feasibility Report provided by the Trust for Public Land, as well as information on the overall list of projects across Marion County, including demographic and population growth data, non-profit and political action committee strategies, and a schedule for process through August 2026. This is one in a series of workshops being planned to keep the Board and the community updated on this important initiative.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
For discussion.
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