City Council approves $570K for Frays Pavilion upgrades and services

The Kettering City Council meeting on May 13, 2025, focused on several resolutions aimed at enhancing community facilities, particularly the Frays Pavilion. The council approved a resolution allowing the city manager to engage in competitive bargaining for architectural services to upgrade the pavilion, with an estimated budget of $250,000. This initiative was put forth by the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts department.

Additionally, the council discussed a second resolution authorizing the city manager to contract for stagehand and technical services at the Frays Pavilion, with a budget of $320,000. This contract will involve direct negotiations with a stagehand union, rather than through a production company, as had been done previously. This change follows recommendations from a recent study on the pavilion's operations and is intended to streamline services for upcoming events, which are set to begin in three weeks.

The council members expressed their support for both resolutions, highlighting the importance of these upgrades and services for enhancing community events and experiences at the pavilion. The meeting concluded with unanimous approval of the proposed resolutions, marking a significant step forward in improving Kettering's recreational facilities.