Muncie parks board interviews four firms to craft five‑year master plan Board heard presentations from REA, Flatland Resources, Framework (with USI and Zegate), and American StructurePoint, asked about community engagement and DNR requirements, and will rank finalists for a contract by Thursday.

Muncie's future parks and recreation plans are in the hands of four expert teams vying to create a master plan that could secure vital funding and enhance community engagement!

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Staff: parks PROS plan needs full update before the city can apply for state park grants Parks staff said the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) plan is out of date, preventing the city from applying for state grant programs; staff will issue an RFQ for consultants and begin a full rewrite to restore grant eligibility.

The city's outdated Parks, Recreation and Open Space plan is holding back crucial state grant funding for parks, and a complete rewrite is on the horizon!

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Sandpoint commission plans community charrette after council pauses RV-park renovation After City Council paused a proposed lease/sale and urged more public input, Sandpoint Parks staff and commissioners agreed to hold a charrette and survey to explore alternatives to an RV-park renovation funded by a roughly $950,000 state grant. Staff outlined three amendment options and timelines for workshops before the new council sits in Jan.

Sandpoint's City Council is calling for community input on the future of the City Beach RV park, with potential renovations hanging in the balance and a $950,000 state grant at stake.

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Park advocates ask board to create task force for dedicated parks funding; Domes supporters welcome initial budget commitment Preserve Our Parks and Milwaukee Domes Alliance speakers urged supervisors to pursue stable funding for parks, including a task force to explore a parks district, while Domes Alliance speakers thanked the board for proposed initial funding for the Domes Reimagined project.

Milwaukee park advocates are rallying for a dedicated funding strategy to ensure our parks and senior centers don’t become a luxury of the past!

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Seattle Park District outlines proposed 2026 budget, schedules Nov. 21 adoption; public hearing draws no speakers Seattle Parks and Recreation staff briefed the Seattle Park District Board on a proposed 2026 budget package that totals nearly $360 million across all funds, includes one-time reallocations that would cover $7.5 million in general-fund needs, and assumes bond financing for community center projects. The board opened a public hearing on revenue and

Seattle Parks and Recreation is proposing a massive $360 million budget for 2026, but will it come with a property tax increase?

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Discussion stumbles as officer's lack of action raises concerns at meeting Participants express frustration over inaction from the officer during the discussion.

In a crucial meeting for the Bronx, community voices echoed frustrations over local park conditions, igniting a passionate call for change and collaboration.

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Glendale City Council urged to prioritize demographic issues in budget decisions Advocate emphasizes need for annual reports to inform budget planning for city services

Glendale residents are calling for a budget overhaul that prioritizes essential services for everyone, especially the most vulnerable among us.

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