Kerrville EIC hears progress reports on Kelly Theatre, Olympic Pool, golf course and other bond projects

City staff provided progress updates and potential budget moves on multiple projects funded by the Quality of Life bond, reporting construction progress at the Kelly Theatre, bids and value‑engineering work on the Olympic Pool, turf work and bridge work at the golf course, ongoing interior and systems work at the Shriner house, state review pending for Granger McDonald, and open playgrounds at Guadalupe and KSP.

The updates began with the Kelly Theatre, where staff said construction began in March and is expected to be substantially complete by March 31. The contract is with Guido Construction; staff said the contractor agreement line item is listed as “2.99” (reported in discussion as 2.99), and that the project budgeted roughly $4,000,000 and that current costs are “just shy of 3” (reported in the meeting). Staff also said there is a deductive alternate in the contract for roofing types and that Playhouse 2000 has requested a set of tenant‑requested improvements (seating, some lighting/security work and repainting of the overhang) that staff will bring back for…