Inverness is pursuing ownership of Whispering Pines Park through a local bill, City Manager Eric Williams told the City Council on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The effort comes as Florida voters approved Amendment 3, which could change the homestead property tax exemption and affect local government revenue. Williams said the city is preparing for possible difficult financial decisions alongside the park effort.
According to the Citrus County Chronicle, the city has received nearly 300 letters of support for the proposed local bill. The Chronicle reported in May that a title review started by the city found a 9-acre railroad corridor running through the park. The city’s lease with the state expires in 2030.
Baynews9 reported that Inverness hopes to have the bill ready for the next legislative session.
Originally reported by Citrus County Chronicle – Inverness and Citrus County Chronicle
