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Balch Springs EDC approves $750,000 for Irvin Park field renovations, separately allocates funds for fence upgrades
Summary
The Balch Springs Economic Development Corporation (Type B) voted unanimously July 9 to set aside up to $750,000 for a phased renovation of the baseball fields at Irvin Park and separately approved up to $150,000 for fence upgrades.
The Balch Springs Community and Economic Development Corporation (Type B) voted July 9 to approve up to $750,000 this fiscal year to begin a phased renovation of the baseball fields at Irvin Park, 4208 and 4400 Shepherd Lane, and separately approved up to $150,000 for fence upgrades at the same complex.
City staff told the board the full proposal from Sports Field Solutions would cost about $1.2 million to fully revamp four fields, including irrigation and lighting, but that staff recommended approving up to $750,000 now because that was the budgeted amount for the current fiscal year. The board also approved a separate funding authorization, not to exceed $150,000, for upgraded fencing and related backstops.
Staff said the vendor, Sports Field…
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