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Greystone park plan raises budget questions: pedestrian bridge, tennis-court remediation, restrooms and sewer extension under review
Summary
Staff told commissioners that Greystone Park work could include a $58,000 pedestrian bridge, $30,000–$50,000 asbestos remediation of tennis courts, potential $10k–$15k building removal, and a sewer design/extension allowance included as $300,000 in the town’s LPRF grant package.
Town staff reviewed multiple projects at Greystone Park on Aug. 25 and flagged a combined funding and permitting package that will return for decisions at a later meeting.
Pedestrian bridge: staff reported the purchase-and-install cost for a pedestrian bridge is $58,000. The board was asked whether to authorize installation; commissioners said they wanted more options and cost certainty before committing. Staff said the item will be placed on the voting meeting agenda and is not being moved to consent.
Tennis court remediation and structure removal: testing by Terracon found about 2% asbestos in the tennis-court material and in the court coating. Staff reported remediation contractor ranges of $30,000 to $50,000 for removal and remediation. One additional small building (the old bathhouse) is being tested and—if asbestos-free—could be removed for an estimated $10,000 to $15,000.
Restrooms: commissioners flagged restrooms as a high capital priority elsewhere and urged caution on adding new Greystone spending before larger priorities are addressed. Staff said they are evaluating short-term, economical interim restroom options (including a flushable serviced unit) and longer-term renovations.
Sewer extension and LPRF grant match: staff explained a professional-services amendment for design work to extend sewer across Mill Creek toward the park core (resolution 25-082). Staff and commissioners noted the sewer extension work is included in grant match discussions; one staff speaker clarified that a $300,000 allowance for sewer was included in the LPRF grant materials. There is outstanding coordination with the state regulator and Metro sewer authority about connection timing and capacity; staff said TDEC and Metro discussions are ongoing. "We will have a follow-up conversation with the TDEC representatives" to clarify local-match elements and timing, staff said.
Budget context: staff noted the Greystone project line in the budget currently included approximately $100,000; the combined remediation, removal and bridge installation could put total near or slightly above $115,000 depending on remediation quotes. Commissioners asked staff to return firm numbers and, if needed, a second-reading budget amendment to increase the appropriation.
No final spending approvals were made at the workshop; staff will return with test results, firm remediation quotes, updated sewer design costs and proposed budget language for second reading.
