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Bel Air proposes $60,000 roof replacement for Parks & Rec building; seeks 50% contribution from Parks and Rec
Summary
Public works staff told commissioners the Parks & Recreation building needs a new roof priced at $60,000 because of recurring leaks; staff proposed splitting the cost with Bel Air Parks & Rec, which staff said had funds and could forward‑fund the project for reimbursement.
Town officials presented proposed FY26 town‑building capital work on May 7, 2025, including a $60,000 roof replacement request for the Parks & Recreation building that staff recommended split 50/50 with Bel Air Parks & Rec.
Public Works Director Steve described a difficult‑to‑repair roof with numerous fasteners and repeated leak repairs over several years. “It’s leaking pretty badly, and we’ve tried for over 3 or 4 years to correct the leaks,” he said while explaining why replacement is needed rather than patch work. Staff estimated the cost at $60,000 based on three contractor quotes and the building’s unusual roof construction.
How it matters: commissioners and staff discussed funding. Steve and town finance staff said $30,000 of the cost would be requested from Parks & Rec as a contribution; the town would cover the remaining $30,000 from current revenues. Director Klein said he had a December conversation with Dave (Parks & Rec contact) who understood the plan and that Parks & Rec could forward‑fund the work and be reimbursed. “They wanted to forward‑fund the roof project, and we reimburse them,” Klein said, noting staff weighed the complexities of that approach.
Supporting details: the town’s buildings budget for FY26 totals $538,782, including $164,000 in capital projects across several facilities. Other projects listed include wallpaper and ceiling tile replacement in DPW and planning offices, loading dock door replacements, polymer surfacing for a break room, and the Rockfield Playground pavilion roof replacement ($12,000). Staff also proposed replacing aging loading dock doors and spent figures for building maintenance line items.
Staff direction and next steps: staff asked for confirmation that commissioners would support the budget line; commissioners asked for clarity on where Parks & Rec would source $30,000 (county funds, parent fundraising or other). Staff said they will follow up to confirm Parks & Rec’s formal commitment and to finalize funding sources during the remaining budget process.
Ending: Commissioners did not take a formal vote on the roof at the session; they requested staff return with confirmation of the Parks & Rec contribution and final cost estimates before the budget is finalized.
