Speakers said Sterling Heights will purchase a building to create a new recreation amenity, and they described pickleball as a likely long-term attraction.

"And having the the foresight and the the common vision for us to continue to evolve Sterling Heights as a community and as a really a destination for quality of life services across Metro Detroit," said Speaker 1, praising the city's direction. Speaker 1 added that people are "taking note of what's happening in Sterling Heights" and framed the effort as part of a broader parks and recreation transformation.

Speaker 2 announced the acquisition plan: "Buying this piece of property, this building, and creating a new amenity for our residents, it's it's really exciting." Speaker 2 later said, "I think pickleball is the the sport that is gonna be here for a long, long time. It's really as as popular as any sport lately." Those remarks were offered as justification for the new facility.

The transcript records statements of intent and enthusiastic framing but provides no specific details about the proposed purchase. The price, timeline for acquisition or construction, expected operating model, funding sources and whether the city has formally authorized the purchase were not specified in the transcript. The remarks do not include a formal motion, second, or vote.

The next procedural or public steps were not recorded in the provided remarks. If the city proceeds, further public notices, staff reports or agenda items would be expected to provide purchase terms, funding sources and a timeline.