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Croatian Soccer Club updates Franklin commission on turf project; underground detention drives cost concerns
Summary
Croatian Soccer Club told the Tourism Commission it has completed permanent lights and clubhouse work as part of phase 1, is planning turf installation but faces high costs for underground water detention that could be half the project price; the club asked the city to hold committed funds in escrow until final costs are confirmed.
Representatives of the Croatian Soccer Club updated the Franklin Tourism Commission on a multi-phase plan to install turf and other improvements at Croatian Park and asked that the commission hold committed funds in escrow until the club finalizes a budget and contracts.
A club representative said phase 1 is nearly complete: permanent lighting on the southern parcel and updates to the clubhouse are finished or close to completion. The club has engaged Salzer Warrens (a construction management firm) to finalize the turf budget and perform value-engineering work.
"We ask that you hold those funds in escrow under your…
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