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Troy council approves Firefighters Park pickleball courts, sets June 30 completion target
Summary
The Troy City Council approved construction of dedicated pickleball courts at Firefighters Park, including funds for construction administration and a budget amendment; staff set a June 30 completion date and included liquidated-damage provisions in the contract.
Troy City Council on April 7 approved construction of new dedicated pickleball courts at Firefighters Park, awarding the contract to the low bidder, authorizing construction administration spending and adopting a budget amendment to fund the project.
The project, presented by Public Works Director Kurt Bovensee, was pitched as a response to sustained public demand for courts and as a cost-efficient use of an existing park site with restroom facilities. Bovensee told the council staff reviewed about 25 regional sites and determined Firefighters Park best met needs such as restroom access and court positioning and incorporated neighbor suggestions including wind screens.
Council members…
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