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Los Banos council reviews $13 million concept for Colorado Ballpark, asks staff to pursue grants and refine financing
Summary
City staff presented a $13 million concept plan for Colorado Ballpark renovation July 16 and outlined financing options that rely on a mix of a $1 million legislatively specified grant, park development reserves and a proposed $7 million private loan repaid from impact fees; council directed staff to continue design work and pursue grant funding.
City officials reviewed a concept design and financing plan for renovating Colorado Ballpark and asked staff to continue design work and pursue grant funding.The presentation, made by Acting Public Works Director and Parks and Recreation staff, covered a conceptual layout for two smaller ball fields, a consolidated parking plaza, expanded skate amenities, and an open family space. Staff proposed a project budget of about $13,000,000 and presented several financing scenarios.
Why it matters: Colorado Ballpark is one of Los Banos’s older parks, hosts Little League play and community events, and city leaders said improvements would address structural and accessibility concerns while creating year-round recreational space.
City staff said the plan grew from public…
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