The City Council approved $375,000 for the upgrade to the Recreation Complex Facility Maintenance Yard in the FY 23 CIP and $175,000 in the FY 25 CIP for a total funding amount of $550,000.  The upgrade will include a perimeter fence, realignment of the trail to the north of the maintenance yard, new storm water lines, new dry storage building, a turnaround constructed in the parking lot for public use, and outdoor material storage bins.

The Recreation Complex is over 20 years old and has not had significant upgrades to the facility in that time.  The maintenance yard is immediately adjacent to public parking and there is no separation between the spaces.  This leads to direct public access to the yard and limits the ability to create a secure maintenance yard.  Soil is stored in the parking lot because there is not a dedicated space and this leaves the area unsightly.

The upgrade to the maintenance yard will create a securable space, screened from the public.  A round about will also be constructed and allow the public to easily turn around and leave the parking lot without accessing the maintenance yard.  It is anticipated the project will occur over late summer and be completed by late fall of 2024 with minimal impact on event schedule.

The probable cost opinion of the project is approximately $518,750 and includes design and engineering fees.  The cost opinion is within the remaining available budget of $520,750.  Approximately $25,000 in additional reductions have been identified if bids come in higher than expected.