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Commissioners approve multiple parks projects: tourism contract, tennis courts RFP, carousel RFQ and expanded Playland work
Summary
The board approved a Kansas Tourism reimbursement contract, authorized an RFP for four new tennis courts at Casa River, authorized an RFQ for Gage Park Carousel CMAR, and expanded the Playland site-prep RFP to include additional construction elements funded by Gage Park sales tax funds.
Shawnee County commissioners on June 16 approved several Parks and Recreation items that county staff said aim to expand programming and attract larger events.
Tim Lorentz, director of Parks and Recreation, asked commissioners to execute a contract with the Kansas Tourism office to participate in the Sunflower Summer program. "The state will reimburse us up to $20,000," Lorentz said, adding there is no financial risk to the county for participation. The board approved the contract 3-0.
Lorentz also asked for authority to issue a request for proposals to construct four new courts and related amenities at Casa River…
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