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Council approves $409,516 pickleball project budget using Humiston Trust, ARPA and TIF funding
Summary
Council voted to approve design and construction budget for new downtown pickleball courts; funding sources include a $175,000 Humiston Trust contribution, $122,000 in ARPA funds dedicated to parks and $112,000 from TIF.
The Pontiac City Council approved a budget authorization to proceed with design and construction specifications for downtown pickleball courts, following a staff presentation of an estimated total project cost of $409,516.64.
Funding and urgency: Staff said $175,000 has been pledged from the Humiston Trust, $122,000 in ARPA funds has been dedicated to parks, and roughly $112,000 from the city's TIF (tax increment financing) district could cover remaining costs. Staff noted the ARPA funds dedicated to parks must be used by the end of the calendar year. Councilmembers also said the city is open to additional donations and that tournament scheduling, hours and reservation practices would be refined during design.
Council action: Councilmember Jason moved to approve the pickleball budget; Councilmember Scott seconded. The roll-call vote recorded in the transcript shows affirmative votes from Lee, Hauser, Bradshaw, Tramford, Howard, Willie, Barr and Joe Manini; the motion carried.
Why it matters: The project would add lit courts with time limits for public use, supporting recreational programming and potential tournament play. Staff said the chosen site keeps the facility near the existing splash pad and that final decisions on reservations, hours and tournament use will be made as design proceeds.
Ending: Staff will proceed to assemble design and construction specifications and invite additional donations; the ARPA-funded portion must be obligated before year-end.
