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Alice council approves ‘Project Staying Active’ budget amendment to upgrade sports fields and adjoining parks
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance to amend the budget to fund a package of park and sports‑facility improvements, including lights, irrigation, court resurfacing and modifications at the Boys & Girls Club site; staff will phase work and return with implementation details.
Alice City Council voted to adopt a budget amendment labeled “Project Staying Active” to continue upgrades to existing sports facilities and adjoining parks.
Staff presented a parks evaluation prepared by Vista Planning & Design and a proposed list of upgrades for the council’s review; recommendations discussed included new or improved field lighting, irrigation, resurfaced basketball courts and the addition of pickleball courts, plus improvements around the Boys & Girls Club site. City staff described work already underway — tree trimming, backstop repairs and lighting fixes — and said the evaluation will guide next steps.
Council members and staff discussed specific sites including Craig Park, Veterans Park, Eastfield (the field by the golf course) and the Boys & Girls Club property. Staff emphasized incremental implementation and asked the council to review the consultant’s recommendations; staff later returned with a motion to adopt the budget amendment so crew work and contracted items can proceed.
Council approved the ordinance; staff said projects will be staged and brought back with additional details including design, estimates and procurement steps. Councilmembers raised neighborhood impacts such as lighting and parking and asked staff to consult adjacent residents as needed.
The ordinance passed on a council vote; staff will begin prioritizing repairs and phased capital work and return with a timeline and project‑level cost breakdown.
