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Motion would spend $330,000 in CD3 funds to study artificial turf in city parks

Recreation and Parks would compare costs, injuries, heat and chemical runoff at synthetic fields and report back in 180 days.

City Council· posted Oct 23Motion$330K

A study of artificial turf in Los Angeles parks would examine heat, injuries, maintenance costs and chemical runoff into soil and storm drains. Councilmember Bob Blumenfield proposes transferring up to $330,000 from Council District 3 AB 1290 funds to Recreation and Parks, with a report back to Council in 180 days.

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Recreation and Parks and partner agencies would report back to Council in 180 days

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Bob Blumenfield

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