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Fred Burson

Ward 5 Councilperson2022-2026

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
34
Total speaking time
2:19:00
Avg per meeting
4:05
Segments
2456

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Top issues during term (11)(Parks Rec)

high↑May 2026[27]

Innovation Walk Master Planning

Construction would need a stacked funding mix (local, state, federal, philanthropic), and ongoing costs are a concern — board members want revenue (vendor fees, sponsorships, concessions) to offset maintenance.

medium↑Jul 2026[22]

Environmental Sustainability Award Program

Costs would be limited to signage and certificates, funded through council discretionary money if approved.

high→Sep 2026[17]

STARS Youth Program Funding

A requested $200,000 restoration from prior budget cuts.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Edison and Ford Winter Estates Welcome Center Project and Funding

City commits roughly $1.9 million in four $475,000 installments starting February 2027, plus a loan guarantee on $1.6 million.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

STARS Complex Phase 1 Improvements

Task authorization approved for $2,931,325.00.

high↑May 2026[8]

Parks and Recreation General Obligation Bond Projects

Bonds totaling up to $45 million will be repaid via a dedicated debt millage rate over 30 years.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Midtown Multi-Sports Complex Feasibility Study

City financial commitment is currently limited to the feasibility study, with costs reimbursable if development proceeds.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Caloosahatchee Sun Trail Feasibility Study

Future construction and ongoing study costs remain to be finalized pending MPO adoption.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Skatium Chiller Replacement and HVAC Upgrade

$2,882,888.00 funded through the General Line of Credit.

critical↓Mar 2026[1]

New York Avenue Land Acquisition and Park Space

$4,000,000

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Midtown Edison Avenue Stormwater Pond Park Concepts

Capital costs to be determined based on final design selection.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Burson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Parks Rec.

Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)

No votes found matching Parks Rec.