LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Jewel Cannada-Wynn
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LOST IV FUNDING - LEGION FIELD (CANNADA-WYNN)
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council include $1.5 million within the LOST IV funding plan and move the proposed appropriations for Legion Field from 2027 to an earlier date for the renovation of Legion Field.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Currently within the LOST IV proposed plan, $215,000 has been scheduled for appropriation in 2027 for Legion Field. Legion Field is in the West Garden District which has seen an increased growth over the past four (4) years. Two housing initiatives will be developed in the area within the next three (3) years; the old Blount school property and the Delphine Downs Project on Cervantes Street.
This neighborhood is deserving of a recreational complex that includes a playground area, walking trail, splash area and other amenities that would enhance the neighborhood. Therefore, the allocation of LOST IV funds in an acceptable and needed use for this project.
PRIOR ACTION:
November 2014 - Referendum extending the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST IV)
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 0
Actual: $1.5 million
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$1.5 million allocated within the LOST IV plan.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) None
PRESENTATION: No