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Cave Creek board approves financing plan to replace Cactus Shadows stadium turf
Summary
The board approved a resolution and related contract documents to replace the turf at Cactus Shadows stadium using a five-year government-obligation financing arrangement; estimated cost about $760,952 with roughly $173,000 annual payments.
The Cave Creek Unified School District governing board approved a resolution authorizing a multiyear contract and moved to approve related government-obligation financing documents to replace the turf at Cactus Shadows stadium.
Superintendent Dolezal said the district’s current turf has reached its projected life span: “life expectancy of our current turf field is 10 years. We are currently in year 10 of 10.” He told the board the district began exploratory work years earlier and had sought sponsorships and grants without success.
Dr. Pletnick, a district cabinet member who discussed financing, told the board the vendor had offered to honor a prior quote and that acting now would save the district money. He said the total estimate is “760,000, $952” and that the proposed government-obligation contract would result in “just over $173,000 payment each year for the next 5 years.” He also said the contract “does not count towards our debt, such as bonds.”
The presentation identified other costs and conditions: life expectancy for newer material is estimated at 10–12 years with proper maintenance; the contract price includes turf, infill, and maintenance equipment but excludes potential watering-pipeline work, which the district estimated could run “anywhere from $18 to $25,000” depending on underground pipe conditions. The district reported it has retained about $1 million in a capital account and that financing would likely still be required even if installation were delayed.
Board members asked about vendor selection and warranties; the administration said the primary vendor under consideration is Shaw Turf and that “there is some form of a warranty” with specifics to be included in the contract. The administration noted that usage and maintenance guidelines would be established and that the district would evaluate rental fees and revenue structures to offset long-term replacement costs.
Two formal actions were recorded: approval of the resolution authorizing a multiyear contract (agenda item 2.5) and approval of the financing documents for a government-obligation contract (agenda item 2.6). Both motions were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; no opposing votes were recorded in the meeting transcript. The motion to approve the finance documents was made subject to modifications by legal counsel.
The board approved the measures at the special meeting and then moved into a scheduled retreat; administration said additional contract details, warranty language and usage guidelines will be returned to the board for review before final execution.
