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Lake Wales Approves $123M Budget Including Kiwanis Park Improvements

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 6
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What happened

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Lake Wales city commissioners unanimously approved a budget totaling $123,558,276 for the next fiscal year. This budget includes plans for improvements to Kiwanis Park, such as a multi-modal trail, new playground, and new pavilions. The city also adopted a millage rate of 8.0462 mills, which is 20.50% greater than the rolled-back rate of 6.6772 mills.

From dailyridge.com

Why it matters

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The approval of the budget and the adoption of the higher millage rate directly impacts local property tax costs. The funds are designated for revitalizing the city’s historic core and improving public infrastructure.

From dailyridge.com

Who's involved

  • Kiwanis ParkPark slated for improvements funded by the city budget
  • FosterPerson whose move prompted the planning of local improvements

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Kiwanis ParkSpeculative

    Kiwanis Park might see increased demand for recreational services due to the new amenities.

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