Summary
The city received a 30.75-acre open-space dedication at the Sully Miller site with conservation easements, and a new grant was secured for habitat restoration and invasive removal there.
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
A new grant will pay for restoration work and a hire to manage it, at no direct cost to the general fund mentioned.
Residents get preserved open space and healthier creek habitat.
Opponents worry taxpayers could be exposed if cleanup costs exceed the $3 million insurance cap or if the deal collapses midstream.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Orange City Council — August 25, 2026
The council approved agreements paving the way for the 67.7-acre former gravel pit to become permanent public open space — part of a roughly 112-acre Santiago Creek greenbelt vision. The city doesn't take ownership until cleanup and regulatory conditions are met.
Santiago Creek Commission — January 28, 2026
The city received a 30.75-acre open-space dedication at the Sully Miller site with conservation easements, and a new grant was secured for habitat restoration and invasive removal there.
Orange City Council — January 13, 2026
Milan is giving the city 30.75 acres around the future 22-home site as permanent open space — a big step toward fixing Orange's open-space shortfall, with a conservation easement the developer pays to maintain.
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