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Council leans toward natural grass for Jobson Park design; budget gap remains

Sunnyvale Town Council · November 10, 2025
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Summary

After hearing a parks update and public comments, the council directed staff to continue Jobson Park design assuming natural grass rather than artificial turf and to pursue options that keep the project within the existing $8.3M bond allocation, with further phasing or scope cuts to follow as needed.

Parks Director Tommy Hannes updated council on the Jobson Park project and the 4B board's recent input, presenting two high-level cost estimates: an artificial-turf option with an OPCC of approximately $13.4 million and a natural-grass construction option estimated around $9.9 million. Hannes said the town currently has roughly $8.3 million allocated for Jobson…

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