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Proposed Funding for Deerwood Rotary Park and Fort Family Park Improvements

Original title: ORD Approp $1,358,150, Including $950,000 from the Multiyear Progs & Initiatives - Council Dist 11 CBA - Contingency Acct & $408,150 from the 9A Baymeadows-Pk Sgn Fort Family Baymead - Trust Fund Authd Expenditures Acct, to Prov $435,680 in Funding to the Deerwood Rotary Park Playground - Other Construction Costs Acct for Construction of a New Playground at Deerwood Rotary Children’s Park & to Prov $922,470 in Funding for Construction of Add’l Improvements & Amenities at Fort Family Park, Including $514,320 to the Fort Family Regional - Add’l Amenities - Other Construction Costs Acct & $408,150 to the Fort Family Regional - Add’l Amenities - Trust Fund Authd Expenditures Acct; Amend the 26-30 5-Yr CIP Appvd by Ord 2025-505-E to Reflect This Approp of Funds to the New Projs Entitled “Deerwood Rotary Park Playground” & “Fort Family Regional - Add’l Amenities” (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Arias) 6/9/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 6/15/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/16/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/23/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/23/26

July 20, 2026

Parks and Recreation City Budget Capital Improvement Plan Public Infrastructure

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance would authorize the expenditure of $1,358,150 in city funds for specific park construction projects, directly impacting the availability of recreational facilities in the affected districts.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of Council District 11

The project utilizes funds from the District 11 contingency account for local park improvements.

Users of Deerwood Rotary Children’s Park

The park is slated to receive a new playground facility.

Users of Fort Family Park

The park is slated to receive additional amenities and improvements.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This ordinance proposes a $1,358,150 budget to fund new playground construction at Deerwood Rotary Children’s Park and additional amenities at Fort Family Park. The funding would be sourced from existing contingency and trust fund accounts and requires an amendment to the city's 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the money for these park projects coming from?

The funds are being transferred from the Multiyear Progs & Initiatives - Council Dist 11 Contingency Account ($950,000) and the 9A Baymeadows-Pk Sgn Fort Family Baymead Trust Fund ($408,150).

What specific improvements are planned?

The ordinance funds a new playground at Deerwood Rotary Children’s Park and additional amenities and improvements at Fort Family Park.

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CIP Amendment

The ordinance explicitly modifies the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan, indicating a change in the city's planned infrastructure priorities for the current cycle.

Deerwood Rotary Children’s Park Fort Family Park

Connected Entities

locationDeerwood Rotary Children’s Park“Site of the proposed new playground construction.”Map →

personCM Arias“Council Member who introduced the ordinance.”Map →

locationFort Family Park“Site of proposed additional improvements and amenities.”Map →

organizationNeighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee“Committee currently reviewing the ordinance.”Map →

Sources

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