That awesome new deck park McKinney was hoping for is in jeopardy because Congress cut its funding. This could mean a big loss for community recreation and green space.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 4 the 90 before that.
Potential reduction or redistribution of parkland dedication fee revenue, impacting park funding.
Developers of infill projects and affordable housing may see reduced costs. The community benefits from a potentially more balanced approach to development fees.
The city's park fund could see reduced revenue if fees are lowered without corresponding adjustments.
The board decided whether to approve a substantial funding request from Parks Church to cover the costs of removing underground gas tanks discovered during construction. This decision involved balancing staff recommendations with the church's community contributions and the unexpected nature of the environmental issue.
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The city is reviewing its parkland dedication ordinance due to concerns about high fees impacting infill developments and affordable housing. Options include capping fees in certain areas, using average land values, or maintaining the current system. The goal is to balance park funding needs with development feasibility.