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Advisory board outlines budget priorities: court resurfacing, pool repairs and maintenance staffing
Summary
The board discussed how to prioritize repairs and capital work amid constrained city funding. Members debated patch resurfacing versus full resurfacing for courts (one figure cited was $60,000 for full resurfacing), pool leak fixes and seating, and the need to include maintenance staffing when proposing new amenities.
At its monthly meeting the Lago Vista Parks & Recreation Advisory Board set out priorities for an upcoming budget request, focusing on court resurfacing, pool repairs and the staffing needed to maintain new or expanded park amenities.
Board members noted competing needs and limited capital funds. A resurfacing estimate for pickleball/tennis courts of about $60,000 was mentioned in discussion as a full resurfacing cost; members contrasted that with repeated patching, which they said may cost less in the short term but requires recurring work every two to three years. "Potentially consider focusing on what we have and not trying to come up with new projects," one member said, urging repairs to existing assets.
Katie reported the pool is scheduled to open and that staff installed an auto-fill system while they hunt for small leaks; she also said seating and safety equipment are limited and that the pool will need signage and other items but that no funds are currently allocated for new seating. "I have very limited seating. I don't have any money in the budget to find any seating," Katie said.
The board discussed timing for budget preparation: members were asked to submit proposals by May so staff can prepare materials for council work sessions; staff indicated council finalizes budgets by August/September. Katie warned the council has signaled limited willingness to fund major infrastructure over the next three to five years and suggested seeking grants or matching funds for big-ticket projects.
No formal budget approvals were made at the meeting. Board members were asked to prepare lists of five priorities (three maintenance items and two project items) for the next meeting to shape a consolidated budget request.
