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Finance committee recommends $160,000 for Founders Court flooring; fuller ice option estimated far costlier
Summary
The Finance Committee recommended a $160,000 appropriation from free cash to install a removable multi‑use floor at Founders Rink. Staff presented two options: permanent year‑round sport flooring (requested $160,000) or a removable system that would allow seasonal ice at substantially higher lifecycle costs.
The Finance Committee voted to recommend appropriating $160,000 from the city’s unreserved fund balance (free cash) to the Department of Public Works for fabrication and installation of sport court flooring at Founders Rink.
DPW Commissioner Jill Lathan told the committee the $160,000 request covers purchase and installation of a protective subfloor and multi‑use sports surfacing that would allow activities such as pickleball and basketball during warmer months. The memo and presentation provided two paths: (1) install permanent year‑round sport flooring (the option in the current request) or (2) install removable flooring and run ice in the winter months. Commissioner Lathan and her memo said the…
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