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Eagle Landing Park concession slab shows curing cracks; city disputes contractor responsibility
Summary
Board members discussed cracking in the concrete slab under the concession at Eagle Landing Park, a contractor quote to epoxy and cool-deck the surface for about $9,600, and ongoing warranty discussions with builder D.R. Horton about who will bear the cost.
Board members and staff on Sept. 12 reviewed cracking found in the concrete slab beneath the concession area at Eagle Landing Park and debated repair options and who should pay.
A staff member reported the city’s inspector observed several significant surface cracks under the concession awning and that the contractor offered a repair quote of about $9,600 to epoxy-fill the cracks and apply a “cool deck” surface. The contractor has indicated the cracks are not structural and offered to extend the warranty by one additional year (to two years total), but staff said the contractor would not pay the repair costs as part of that offer.
Staff said they contacted D.R. Horton, the developer who contracted the work, and asked whether the builder would accept the work as-is; D.R. Horton had not responded to requests for comment at the meeting. Staff told the contractor the city would not accept the work in its current condition. A staff member suggested asking the contractor to provide a structural engineer’s report to substantiate the claim that the cracks are non-structural.
Board members discussed repair alternatives including epoxy with sand for texture, a cool-deck overlay to match adjacent concrete, and a full epoxy surface with added grit to reduce slipperiness. Members emphasized aesthetics and long-term reputation when hiring contractors and urged staff to “stand firm” on quality standards. One member noted the cracks appeared to be curling or curing cracks caused by rapid curing in heat rather than settlement and that the cracks had not been growing since February.
Staff said if D.R. Horton accepts the work as-is the city will refuse to accept the area during final turnover; consequently, under the existing contracting arrangement the builder would remain responsible to correct the defects before the city accepts the work. Staff said they will request a structural report if the contractor continues to deny responsibility and will continue to pursue D.R. Horton’s involvement in resolving the repair.
The board did not take a formal vote on repairs at the meeting; staff will return with any response from D.R. Horton, the contractor’s structural documentation if provided, and recommended next steps.
