Board re-elects officers; bond project updates provided; unanimous recommendation to rename Lakeside Park for former Mayor Allen Green
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The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (Jan 20, 2026) re-elected Robert Ball as Chair and Michael Navarra as Vice Chair, approved the Oct. 21, 2025 minutes, received bond project updates (Willow Run and City Center at ~90% design; White Place Park ~20%; Depot Park design underway), and unanimously recommended renaming Lakeside Park in honor of former Mayor Allen Green. Director updates included completed City Center playground and pavilion construction in progress, Causeway dock renovations scheduled, new ADA restrooms at All-Children’s Park, a nine-hole disc golf course at Bushman Park, Memorial Park boardwalk and sidewalk work (~50% complete), and potential transfer of 145-acre Gamble Place with Parks managing ~9 acres for public use. Rec Center West architect selection and procurement are scheduled for Council in February; athletics registrations and America 250 events were also discussed. Next board meeting: April 21, 2026; Board report to Council: Feb 3, 2026.
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- Robert Ball re-elected Chair and Michael Navarra re-elected Vice Chair (motion carried unanimously).
- October 21, 2025 meeting minutes approved unanimously.
- Board unanimously recommended renaming Lakeside Park in honor of former Mayor Allen Green; Parks & Recreation to assist advancing the proposal.
- Board prioritized Willow Run and City Center bond projects; City Center must resolve a historic tree issue before proceeding and fields bidding will be delayed until the end of the season to avoid program disruptions.
- City pursuing ECHO grant funding to supplement bond resources; Depot Park design visuals expected at the next update.
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Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Agenda
- A. CALL TO ORDER
- 1. Roll CallDecision: CALL TO ORDER
- B. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
- C. DISCUSSION/ACTION
- 2. Consideration of Minutes - October 21, 2025attachments=1Decision: DISCUSSION/ACTION
- 3. Bond Project UpdateDecision: DISCUSSION/ACTION
- 4. Naming a Park in Honor of Former Mayor Allen GreenDecision: DISCUSSION/ACTION
- D. PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT
- E. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
- F. PUBLIC COMMENTS
- G. BOARD COMMENTS
- H. ADJOURNMENT
- 5. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 @ 5:15 p.m.Decision: ADJOURNMENT
- 6. Board Report to City Council: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m.Decision: ADJOURNMENT
Documents from this meeting
- Minuteshttps://portorangefl.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8329,plainText=false)
- Agendahttps://portorangefl.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8169,plainText=false)
- Packethttps://portorangefl.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8170,plainText=false)
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