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Council reviews final design and cost increases for Academy–Gibson athletic fields
Summary
City parks staff presented final designs for the Academy–Gibson athletic fields bond project, reporting a final cost estimate of $4,181,519 — about $40,343 over the adopted budget — and several design changes from the master plan including turfing fields and removing two playgrounds.
Sheila, a parks and recreation staff member, presented final design plans for the Academy–Gibson athletic fields, one of 13 bond projects. She said the cost estimate for the final design is $4,181,519 compared with a project budget of $4,141,176, an overage of approximately $40,343. Sheila said staff will continue to look for cost savings during the construction-document phase.
Sheila reviewed differences between the adopted master plan and the final design. Changes include removal of one playground between Webb Field and McAllister Field because of spacing and retaining-wall constraints; converting a proposed paved drive to sidewalks for accessibility; moving the…
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