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Parks update: Field 5 turf costs jump to $712,765; city will advance AYBA share; $1 million equestrian deposit
Summary
Parks staff reported a $712,765 price for the Field 5 turf project and said the city will advance the local association’s $106,000 share so construction can begin; the Equestrian Foundation deposited $1,000,000 toward Wills Park equestrian work.
At the Nov. 11 meeting Director Morgan Rogers and park staff provided a multi‑item parks update that included a substantial cost revision for Field 5, several bond projects starting next week, and a major private deposit for the equestrian component of Wills Park.
Field 5 turf and AYBA: Rogers said the Field 5 turf project’s cost came in at $712,765 — higher than earlier estimates because of stormwater work and upgraded fencing. "It turns out it is a $712,765 project rather than a $50,000 project," Rogers said. Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association (AYBA) confirmed the project is important and agreed to fund…
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