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Price council says funding nearly secured for new pickleball courts; construction possible this fall
Summary
Price City staff reported a $250,000 estimated project cost for new pickleball courts, with $80,000 on hand and a verbal $20,000 commitment; council discussed using $150,000 from local sales-tax-derived 'zap' funds to finish financing and could begin construction this fall if bids and budgets align.
Price City council members received an update June 11 that the city is close to securing funding for new pickleball courts and could begin construction as soon as this fall if the project stays on budget.
A staff update presented at the meeting said the total project cost estimate, including contingency, is $250,000. The city currently has $80,000 committed, Mayor Toryannis has provided a verbal commitment for an additional $20,000, and the staff recommendation is to use about $150,000 from the city—s local sales-tax fund (referred to in the meeting as "zap tax") to close the gap. The project engineer has completed design work for the site north of the existing courts, the update said.
The council member who introduced the item said an email from Miles, the city staff contact, indicated the city would seek qualified contractors once funding is secured and that construction could start this fall if bids come in within the budget.
Supporters at the meeting noted heavy public use at the existing courts; one council member said Fourth North is congested between about 5:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., underscoring the demand. No formal vote was taken on funding at the June 11 meeting.
City staff said the selected site is north of the current courts and emphasized the plan is for a public facility. The council left further funding decisions to future agenda items and budget discussions.
If the city proceeds with the $150,000 transfer from the local sales-tax fund, staff said it would follow the normal procurement process to solicit contractors and report back to council.
The council did not adopt any ordinance or resolution on the courts at the June 11 session; the item was informational and will return for decisions if and when funding commitments are finalized.
