Council Member, District 5· 2025-2029
Sarah Hempel Irani
Frederick
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 4:26
- Avg per meeting
- 0:38
- Segments
- 58
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Top issues during term (10)(Parks Rec)
Husky Park Road Extension and Parkland Preservation
The capital improvement project carries a $3 million budget allocation.
Park Facility Impact Fees Ordinance
New home construction would carry a park impact fee; the amount would be set in the city's fee schedule.
Historic Cemetery Protection and Community Concerns at Renn Quarter Parkland
Property and infrastructure improvements associated with the parkland and stormwater facility.
Hood College West Side Regional Park Lease
Hood College funds the estimated $3 million construction, while the city shares 60% of ongoing turf maintenance and replacement costs.
West Side Regional Park Public Art Project
Includes active construction funding with nearly $12 million remaining in the budget for the community center.
Parks and Recreation Infrastructure and Programming Expansion
Projects are funded through the annual CIP, impact fees, grants, and operational budget allocations.
Public Art Strategic Plan Development
Future budget requests may be impacted by priorities and recommendations emerging from the cultural plan.
McCurdy Field and Loats Field Athletic Lighting Upgrades
Total expenditure is $644,411 across both fields ($513,346 for McCurdy Field and $131,065 for Loats Field).
Harry Grove Stadium Naming Rights Signage
Generates revenue share for the city from naming rights fees.
Hill Street Park Skate Park Replacement
The project costs $1,688,766, with $1 million funded by a federal grant and the remainder covered by city matching funds.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
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