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Board approves sod over hydromulch for Raymond Park common areas, adding about $353,000

5918191 · October 9, 2025
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After debate about delays and cost, the board approved a staff recommendation to use sod rather than hydroseeding for Raymond Park common areas; staff said the change will accelerate park usability but increases the project change order.

The Park and Recreation Board on Oct. 9 voted to approve using sod instead of hydromulch for common areas at the new Raymond Community Park, a change staff said will increase the project cost but speed the park’s readiness for active use.

Dan Baker said the parks project originally included seeded or hydromulch cover for common areas, which would likely delay robust turf establishment and could keep areas closed through spring and…

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