Summary
The city planned to sell back donated park land it never developed at Harriet Avenue and Meyers Street to the donor's heir, Raymond Fondren.
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
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Raymond Fondren, who intends to redevelop the property.
Anyone who hoped the land would eventually become the Leo Fondren memorial park.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Jun 16, 2026
The city planned to sell back donated park land it never developed at Harriet Avenue and Meyers Street to the donor's heir, Raymond Fondren.
Parks and Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting - Jun 10, 2026
The city has sat on this donated 1.5-acre park since 2005 without developing it, while spending staff time mowing it. The commission agreed the fair move is to give it back so the family can put it to community use, freeing maintenance resources for parks people actually visit.
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