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Temple Terrace secures county funds, awards AstroTurf contract for Buddy Baseball field
Summary
City council approved a $700,000 funding package (county $450,000 + $250,000 CIT carryover) and awarded a $661,083 contract to AstroTurf Corporation to complete phase 2 of the Buddy Baseball complex; work includes turf, fencing, dugouts and sidewalk additions on school property.
City council on Tuesday approved a budget amendment and a construction contract to complete phase 2 of the Buddy Baseball complex, a long-running youth program that serves players with special needs.
Why it matters: Buddy Baseball has operated in Temple Terrace since 2009 and staff said the league has engaged more than 1,000 youth with special needs over the years. Completing the second phase will expand accessible play space and support ongoing volunteer and community activities.
What the council approved
Finance Director Jim Ingram asked council…
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