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Vets Park restroom remodel nearly complete; county considering solar parking lights to lower costs
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County staff said an ADA restroom remodel at Vets Park is near completion and described plans to resurface the parking lot and replace lighting, with a possible $200,000 savings by switching to solar parking lights.
San Benito County public works staff told the Parks and Recreation Commission that an ADA restroom upgrade at Vets Park — located near the skate park — is essentially finished and expected to be opened within about two weeks after a contractor punch‑list walk.
Public Works Administrator Steve Loop said the interior remodel changed restroom layout and made the facility ADA compliant; staff will conduct a punch‑list inspection and open the facility after contractor corrections. Commissioners asked specifically whether the restrooms allow wheelchair users adequate turning space for transfers; Loop said the design includes that capability and he would confirm with the construction team during the punch‑list walk.
Loop said the county plans to resurface the park surface and upgrade lighting. The current surface and lighting budget exceeded available funds by about $200,000, and staff intends to add an alternate bid using a solar parking‑light vendor to reduce costs; the project is otherwise ready to send to the county’s job order contracting (JOC) contractors for quicker award once the city approves plans and weather permits construction.
Loop emphasized coordination with user groups. A commissioner asked that staff coordinate with Babe Ruth and other leagues on scheduling before striping or construction; Loop said the county will not proceed with construction until it coordinates schedules and that staff will notify leagues by email.
Ending: Loop said crews will perform a punch‑list walk next week and that staff will confirm ADA details and coordinate construction scheduling with league users before work begins.
