
By Becky Pallack | Arizona Daily Star
The Marana Town Council is moving forward with a $5 million plan to develop the 163-acre Marana River Heritage Park with a rodeo arena, splash park and more.
The Town Council unanimously approved the plan at a study session Tuesday.
The town already has spent $285,000 on planning, design and construction. The $5 million will be part of the capital budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
Town leaders still are evaluating options for paying for the park improvements. The options include spending general-fund reserves, borrowing with bonds, or setting up a lease-back agreement or a public-private partnership.