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Finance committee reports three large board‑of‑control awards including rec center roof and pool restoration
Summary
Council’s finance committee reported three major board‑of‑control awards Oct. 7 totaling more than $1.2 million for recreation center roof and pool work and new playground equipment.
At the Oct. 7 meeting council received the finance committee report summarizing board‑of‑control purchases and contracts. Councilman Scott said the board of control considered 18 items earlier in the day; he identified the three largest awards:
- Garland DBS, Inc.: Brook Park Recreation Center, phase 2 roof project — $697,735.86 (ordinance number referenced by committee briefing: 11486‑2025).
- Brewer Garrett Restoration Services: Brook Park Recreation Center pool renovation/maintenance through Dec. 30, 2025 — $455,197.94.
- GameTime: new playground equipment for McGovern Park — $117,519.97.
Scott characterized these as the three largest items among 18 awards reviewed by the board of control. The finance director reported the city closed the month of September and posted reports online; he also noted recent retirements in the tax department.
Why it matters
The contract values show the scale of capital work underway at the recreation center and parks. The roof and pool projects together represent major capital investments in city facilities that will affect project budgets, schedules and service delivery.
What’s next
Council can expect related legislation, contract confirmations or appropriation measures to appear on future agendas. Department heads and finance staff will oversee implementation per existing procurement and board‑of‑control procedures.
Speakers quoted or referenced in this article are identified in the council transcript and finance committee report.
