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District seeks repair or replacement of tennis courts after premature cracking; $660,000 investment cited
Summary
Board heard that the district's three‑year‑old tennis courts have developed premature cracking; staff is pursuing top‑layer replacement and drainage repairs with the installing contractor and may use legal or warranty remedies if needed.
District facilities staff told the board on Sept. 17 that the new tennis courts installed about three years ago have developed premature cracking across two to two‑and‑a‑half courts and that the district is pursuing remedial action with the installing company. The district said it had core samples performed, plans to replace the top layer (asphalt) and repair drainage, and would pursue remedies through the contractor and other available tools to make the district whole.
Why it matters: the courts were a capital investment and are used by district teams; premature deterioration affects playability, maintenance costs and potential liability. Facilities staff told the board the initial cracking does not currently pose a safety issue but that low spots are causing water accumulation, mold and slippery surfaces.
Facilities staff said tests found inconsistencies in construction materials and that additional cores were taken in non‑cracked areas to compare substrate conditions. "We believe through all the test results, we've identified a couple of areas where that could be," the presenter said, and added the district is seeking the installer's cooperation in replacing the surface and repairing drainage. The presenter described the work as planned for summer 2026 to avoid disrupting girls' and boys' tennis seasons.
The board heard the courts were a roughly $660,000 investment and that some donations also contributed to funding. Staff stressed that they are taking steps to avoid interrupting the sports calendar. "So it's we are trying to do everything possible not to interrupt the boys and girls' tennis seasons," a facilities presenter said. The board requested continued updates and said the district would use warranty, contractual or legal remedies if the installer does not agree to corrective work.
No formal motion or vote was taken; staff will continue negotiations with the installing company and report back to the board.
