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City and Davis School Officials outline facilities work, Anderson Corridor estimate and park projects; $5.4 million right‑of‑way estimate, shortfalls remain
Summary
City and school district staff reported on ongoing construction at Davis Senior High, timeline for a new robotics center and pool access, the Anderson Corridor right‑of‑way estimate of $5.4 million with roughly $1.1–$1.2 million shortfalls for each jurisdiction, and progress on Central Park and a new Grindline skate park.
City and school district officials updated a joint city–district “2x2” committee on Wednesday about construction, right‑of‑way work and park projects, reporting a $5.4 million estimate for the Anderson Corridor right‑of‑way and continuing shortfalls that will require budget decisions.
The committee heard that Davis Senior High’s new STEM building is nearing closeout and that the district’s robotics center is “expected to be filled with water July 1,” providing new pool access with the primary entrance on the north side adjacent to the north gym. City staff said the overall Anderson Corridor estimate is $5,400,000, split roughly $2.9 million for right‑of‑way work and $2.5 million for the school district property, and that both sides currently face shortfalls of about $1.1–$1.2 million.
Why it matters: the corridor work requires coordination between the city and the school district on design, timing and funding. City staff said the two agencies applied for grant funding together and plan joint outreach this spring; if grant or budget decisions delay the project, construction could slip into 2027.
Officials described two design options to preserve staff parking on campus: remove the existing kitchen at the front of Chavez to make room for parking, or add parking behind the new NPR off the fire lane. City staff said a design decision is needed soon so outreach and the grant request can proceed.
City staff said right‑of‑way comments from the transportation commission are back with staff for review and edits and that Barbara Archer is coordinating outreach. The timeline discussed included applying for grant funds next spring or in summer 2027 for the overall project; staff also cautioned that construction costs have risen and could affect schedules.
Committee members also received updates on high‑visibility city parks and recreation projects. Central Park’s splash pad is on schedule; staff said shade structures are pending delivery and that fundraising has exceeded $100,000. The city noted it expects to complete the splash pad in June or July, subject to permit and staffing arrangements.
The city reported it has a new contract with Grindline Skate Parks to demolish the existing skate park and build a new destination skate facility; that contract was approved by the city council the previous night, staff said. City staff said the skate park contractor builds national‑scale parks and that the work will include a full demolition and new construction over the next year.
Officials also described an expansion of the city’s urban forestry program. Council approved additional funding to expand the scope of tree assessments in high‑occupancy locations (parks, summer camps) and to move to a three‑year rotating assessment schedule rather than a five‑ to seven‑year cycle.
What’s next: staff said they will continue design and outreach for the Anderson Corridor, prepare the grant application timeline for next spring or summer 2027, and return with budget recommendations to close the estimated shortfalls. No formal votes or motions were taken on these items during the committee meeting.
Speakers in the meeting included the Superintendent (school district), Kelly (city staff), Deputy Police Chief Matt Peterson (city police), Tina (Parks and Community Services), Dan Machado (Parks and Community Services), Barbara Archer (city staff) and Ryan (staff).
