Advisory board reviews bids to add shade and bleacher covers at Sunset Park; costs vary widely
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Summary
Board members reviewed preliminary prices for shade structures and covered bleachers at Sunset Park. Estimates discussed ranged from roughly $30,000 for a single commercial-grade shade to bids between $60,000 and $80,000 to cover multiple areas; the board said major purchases would be considered as part of next year's capital budgeting.
Lago Vista advisory board members discussed proposals and bids for shade structures and covered bleachers at Sunset Park, receiving widely different cost estimates and agreeing the project will likely require next year's capital budget.
At the meeting, a board member said initial pricing showed "something here in the $30 mark, to get them, you know, a commercial grade." Katie, city parks staff, later said she had received bids between $60,000 and $80,000 "to cover" the site and emphasized the higher-priced options were designed for greater durability under snow and wind and included longer warranties.
Board members noted they would prefer durable, warrantied installations but acknowledged the city's current budget cycle and capital constraints. "These are capital f? Yeah. We call them capital f," one member said, emphasizing the projects are capital expenditures rather than routine maintenance.
Members also discussed long-term enhancements such as adding power and water to the area to support future amenities. The board agreed to assemble a slide presentation with cost comparisons and projected timelines to present to council during the next budget cycle, and to classify the work as a multi-year capital request rather than an immediate purchase.
No formal vote or commitment to purchase was taken; board members said they will return with refined estimates and a presentation for council consideration.
