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Council warns Burns Valley sports complex costs climbed to $18.7 million; seeks options and reconvenes advisory committee
Summary
Staff reported that a 60%-plan cost estimate for the Burns Valley Sports Complex has risen to about $18.7 million (excluding an estimated $12–15 million recreation center). Councilors directed staff to reconvene the project advisory committee, pursue value engineering, grants and sponsorships, and consider phased construction to preserve the project for youth and tournaments.
City Manager Alan Flora told the Clear Lake City Council on Dec. 7 that the Burns Valley Sports Complex and Recreation Center’s cost estimate has increased substantially, presenting a gap between roughly $9 million available in grants and the latest $18.7 million construction estimate for the initial phase.
Flora said litigation related to CEQA and mitigation discussions with the Koi Nation delayed the project and contributed to cost escalation; the revised figure—received with 60% design plans—does not include a recreation center, which staff estimated…
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