Council ratifies three pickleball agreements and directs staff to pursue piggyback construction contract

The Lake Placid Town Council ratified three agreements associated with the Lake June Park pickleball project and directed staff to pursue a piggyback construction contract at its Aug. 11 meeting, despite objections from one council member over a preselected contractor referenced in the design agreement.

The agreements ratified were: a county RPAC interlocal agreement (for Lake June Park Phase 3), a state Firdapse grant agreement (grant document referred to in the packet as "Firdap/Firdapse"), and a Kimley‑Horn design and permitting agreement. Council voted to ratify all three agreements and later separately directed staff to pursue a piggyback construction contract to expedite the work.

Why it matters: The ratified agreements clear key administrative and funding steps for the pickleball and associated park improvements; the construction approach and vendor selection will determine timetables and costs.

Staff presentation and rationale: Town Administrator Charlotte and staff told the council the agreements had been executed earlier under the prior administration…