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Rec board approves $165,000 amendment to replace Wolves Stadium scoreboard; sponsorships planned to reimburse rec mill
Summary
The activities department asked the recreation board to amend rec-mill funding for a new Nevco scoreboard at Wolves Stadium. The board approved a $165,000 payment; staff said permanent sponsorship panels will help repay the rec mill and fund future activities needs.
The Green River Recreation Board approved a $165,000 rec-mill amendment to fund replacement of the Wolves Stadium scoreboard after the activities department presented bids from two major suppliers and a plan to recoup the cost through corporate sponsorships.
Activities staff reported that bids from Nevco and Daktronics were evaluated; Nevco’s proposal included a larger video display, a 10-year parts warranty and the option to include four permanent sponsorship panels on the scoreboard. Activities leaders said Nevco’s package also included, at no additional cost, a FinishLynx timing system used for certified track meet results — a feature the district currently lacks for its track meets.
Tony Beardsley (activities department) and a presentation by JR outlined the educational and community benefits of a modern scoreboard — instant replay, live video, digital advertising opportunities and student learning in video production and graphics. The department proposed selling five-year sponsorship panels and using those funds to reimburse the rec mill the $165,000 advance; after repayment, sponsorship revenue would support activities programs.
Board members asked about timeline and repayment. Activities staff said they have early interest from potential sponsors and estimated that a small set of high-value sponsors (for example, four sponsors at $25,000 each) would substantially repay the rec mill contribution within the first year, and they projected full reimbursement within two to three years depending on sponsor commitments. The transcript records affirmative voice approval; no roll-call vote was recorded in the provided transcript.
The board’s approval also included an amendment to the rec-mill expenditures to reflect the increased budget for the scoreboard project.
The activities department will begin sponsorship outreach and finalize contract details with Nevco, then schedule engineering and installation dates to have the scoreboard in place for fall 2025 sports if procurement and installation timelines hold.
