The Rockcastle County Board approved the BG-1 project application that initiates planning for the RCHS Rock Athletic Performance Complex (BG-1 number 26-226).

Trent (project staff) explained the BG-1 serves as the initial project document that captures the project description, delivery method and a budget that sets the scope for future design and amendments. A district staff member said the BG-1 currently shows an initial budget figure of $7,400,000 based on preliminary drawings. ‘‘The total funds available on this BG-1 is 7,400,000.0,’’ the staff member said.

Board members discussed sequencing to avoid overloading staff while other projects proceed; the board was told the BG-1 can be amended if scope or costs change. Staff also reported work on a USTA grant for tennis courts that could bring an estimated $140,000 to the project.

A motion to approve the BG-1 application was made, seconded and approved by the board. District staff said the next steps are architect design and bringing a design recommendation to the board for approval in December (subject to design completion and any scope amendments).