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Sankey Park Phase 3 costs exceed grant estimate; staff to explore phasing and fund options

2985661 · March 19, 2025
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Summary

Engineers' estimates for Sankey Park Phase 3 returned markedly higher than the grant assumption, leaving a large local match gap; staff said they will pursue phasing and talk with funders including the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.

Angela Brown, staff lead, told the Sweet Home Park and Tree Committee on March 19 that construction bids and updated engineering costs for Sankey Park Phase 3 have produced a much higher project estimate than the one used in the original grant application.

Brown said the original grant project total was roughly $2.95 million (transcript: “$2.95 $9.09 93” as stated during the meeting) while the engineers' estimate,…

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