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Prop W update: water park construction on schedule; city reports $6M spent to date and bond proceeds received
Summary
Deputy city manager provided a Prop W project update showing the competition pool concrete poured, ongoing excavation for the leisure pool and slide footings, a solar canopy and continuing schedule; the city reported bond proceeds were deposited and cost-to-date figures will be posted publicly
Deputy City Manager Davis updated the City Council on the status of Prop W projects, reporting that the destination water-park project is progressing on schedule and that bond proceeds were received to fund construction.
Davis presented drone photos of the site and said concrete for the competition pool had been poured, excavation for the leisure pool was underway, and large footings had been installed for multiple slide towers. He said weather remains a scheduling risk but that, as of the Feb. 4 presentation, the contractor is performing to schedule and the project remains on track for the planned timeline.
Cost and funding details: Davis reported cost-to-date figures and a current contracted amount. As shown in the council presentation, contracted construction costs for the water-park-related work were approximately $11 million and Davis reported the city had paid nearly $6 million to date. He also said the bond proceeds from the Prop W financing were deposited into the city's account the same day (Davis stated $17,000,000 was deposited) and that forthcoming payments to contractors would be made now that the funds are in the city's possession.
Solar and sustainability: Davis said the water-park project includes a solar canopy on the west side of the competition pool (about 34 panels, approximately $140,000) and that staff is preparing an RFP to identify a designer/installer for additional solar on the recreation center roof.
Performance park and public engagement: Davis said the city will pursue public engagement this summer on the performance-park concept (the project that attracted the least definition during the Prop W planning). He described a timeline that expects public input this summer, design work in the fall and construction in 2026, and said council members will be invited to participate in outreach and review.
Transparency and next steps: Davis said the city will post progress photos and cost updates on the city website and the administration will provide periodic updates to the council. He asked council members to report any questions and to participate in the upcoming public-engagement process for the performance park and other Prop W projects.
Ending: Davis said the water-park work is moving forward and requested council feedback during upcoming outreach; he reiterated the need for favorable weather to keep schedule risks low and said the city will post cost and schedule updates online.
