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Council approves 60% design, directs phased approach for Buda Sportsplex renovation
Summary
After reviewing options and costs, the council authorized 60% design of the Sportsplex renovation and signaled preference for a higher-capacity, revenue-focused Phase 1B build path while asking staff to return with contractor bids and budget options.
The Buda City Council authorized the city manager to proceed with 60% design work for the Buda Sportsplex renovation and signaled support for a phased plan that would pursue the more comprehensive Phase 1B option if funding can be secured.
Darren Shojzewski of DCS Engineering and Parks Director Tony Houst presented an “ultimate vision” for the Sportsplex that would expand and modernize softball fields, add concessions and batting cages, improve drainage with sand-based athletic turf, create rental lockers and ticketing kiosks, add pickleball and sand-volleyball courts, and provide a larger maintenance building and increased parking and RV spaces. The consultants provided three implementation paths: Phase 1A (a lower-cost, stripped-down set of field upgrades, $6.1 million all-in), Phase 1B (an upgraded, tournament-ready facility that opens early monetization opportunities, $16.4 million all-in) and Phase 2/3…
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