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Southaven approves $900,000 contract for Cherry Valley pump track and skate park
Summary
The Board of Aldermen awarded a $900,000 contract to the apparent low bidder for a combined pump track and skate park at Cherry Valley Park, including a $150,000 contingency. Board members said the facility could serve local youth and attract visitors; the measure passed unanimously.
The Southaven Board of Aldermen voted to award a $900,000 contract for a combined pump track and skate park at Cherry Valley Park, with a $150,000 contingency included, during its regular meeting.
Supporters said the project began as a local recreation idea and grew into a larger proposal after staff and contractors reviewed design and feasibility. Mayor Ford said the facility “would not only facilitate recreation for our local kids that live there... it could also become a tourism draw as well.” The board voted to approve the award; the motion carried on a roll call vote with all members voting yes.
City staff said the city and the selected contractor have completed a kickoff meeting and reviewed project documents. The contract award covers construction of both the skate park and the pump track as a single project. The city manager/staff noted a contingency fund included in the award to cover unspecified additional costs.
The board’s discussion focused on the project’s recreational benefits and potential to draw visitors to the area. No speakers during the meeting questioned the construction approach or funding source; staff did not detail the project’s exact funding breakdown at the meeting.
Construction scheduling, permitting, and the contractor’s formal name were not specified in the materials presented at the meeting; the motion authorized the mayor to execute the contract documents as presented to the board.
The board moved on to other business after the vote; staff indicated they had already completed preliminary work with the contractor and would proceed to contract execution and project kickoff.
