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Berwick Area SD considers tennis courts and USTA grant, asks staff to obtain architect quotes
Summary
The board reviewed prior cost estimates for tennis courts and track, discussed applying for a USTA grant that could cover up to $200,000, and asked staff to solicit quotes and subsurface testing before committing funds.
District staff briefed the committee on prior quotes and possible next steps for installing tennis courts and resurfacing the track. Cost estimates cited in the meeting ranged (per-court figures discussed in conversation) and the track estimate was also discussed; staff said they would seek architects and engineers to prepare plans required for grant applications.
Staff told the committee the district could apply for a USTA grant that may provide up to $200,000 toward tennis-court construction, but the district must have detailed plans and drawings prepared by an architect to be eligible. The staff member said, "If you're awarded that, you can get up to $200,000. But you cannot be apply for the grant... you need plans. So you need to hire an architect for stand drawings... for us to move forward with trying to apply for a grant."
Board members recommended independent quotes and subsurface testing to ensure the selected site has a stable base, noting potential additional base-work costs. Staff identified ELA Sports as one firm used at other districts and said staff would return with quotes rather than require full presentations.
No grant application was submitted at the meeting; staff will solicit quotes, perform site testing as needed, and return with cost estimates and recommended sites.
