Board approves $980,761.50 pay application for Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park

FORT THOMAS, Ky. — The Fort Thomas Independent Schools Board approved pay application number 10 in the amount of $980,761.50 to Morrell Construction Company for work on the Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park.

District staff gave a construction update at the meeting, saying the project is advancing: storm drainage and stone base work had been installed for the track and field, curbing and curb nailer boards were being placed, framing and base roofs for the locker-room building were in progress, and excavation and proof rolling for the parking lot were scheduled. Staff estimated that the field could be used for soccer activities after the district's dead period and that building interior work could continue through the summer with occupancy phases expected later in the year.

The board voted to approve payment to Morrell Construction Company; the motion carried by voice vote.

The administration said the funds cover contractor work completed through the recent pay period and that construction will continue on site. No roll-call tally was recorded in the meeting transcript.