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Council hears update on pickleball courts project; city earmarks $250,000, demolition costs may add $20,000—25,000
Summary
Officials reported $250,000 in city funds committed to a multi-court pickleball project, discussed increasing court count to six and noted demolition and cement costs could add roughly $20,000—25,000 to the city's expense.
Price City workshop — City staff and council members updated the workshop on a proposed expansion of municipal pickleball courts and related site work.
Presenters said the city has $250,000 earmarked for the project and that crews will build six courts rather than the original three. Staff reported substantial demolition and concrete costs for the new courts; one speaker estimated additional costs for demolition and preparation at roughly $20,000 to $25,000 beyond the $250,000 allocation.
Why it matters: The courts are a capital project with significant community interest and donor contributions; changes to scope and demolition requirements affect the city's budget and schedule.
Supporting details: Staff described the demolition of an existing pad behind the wave pool to create a loader entrance and construction pad. The city intends to do much of the demolition and preliminary work in-house to minimize contractor costs. City staff and council members said they would discuss whether to preserve existing cement in certain locations to save money; cement was reported at about $260 per cubic yard as a cost reference.
Next steps: Staff will discuss project scope and demolition plans at an upcoming meeting with project stakeholders and return to the council with a more detailed cost breakdown and timeline.
