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Salinas staff give status updates on Hebron center, Closter Park, Natividad restroom repairs and other parks projects
Summary
City staff updated the Libraries and Community Services Commission on major parks and library capital projects, including timelines and financing for the Hebron Family Center rebuild, the Closter Park revitalization and the Natividad Creek Park restroom rehabilitation, which stalled after contractor performance issues.
City staff provided a consolidated status update on multiple parks, recreation and library capital projects, including funding sources, timelines and problems encountered on the Natividad Creek Park restroom rehabilitation.
Anna Ambaris summarized the master plan background and funding that underpins many projects. She said the city received $8,100,000 in state funds for demolition and reconstruction of the Hebron Family Center and that the total project cost is more than $14,000,000, funded with community development block grants, ARPA funds and the state allocation. The council awarded a construction contract to DD Construction in May 2025; construction is active and Ambaris said the estimated completion date is December 2025.
Ambaris said Closter Park received a $6,800,000 Proposition 68 award; the total project cost is $10,000,000, combining Prop 68, ARPA and general fund dollars. The city awarded a construction contract to…
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