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Corte Madera approves Eastfield (Town Park) field rehabilitation, sole‑source TifTuff sod and $330,000 budget
Summary
Council authorized the interim public works director to approve plans and advertise a contract for the Eastfield rehab project, approving sole‑source use of TifTuff sod (Delta Bluegrass) and a budgeted project cost of about $330,000 funded by donations/user fees and sales tax.
The Corte Madera Town Council authorized the interim director of public works to approve plans and contract documents and to proceed with a sole‑source specification for TifTuff sod (Delta Bluegrass Company) at its Dec. 2 meeting.
Chris, the interim director of public works, presented the Eastfield rehabilitation project at Town Park. The proposal calls for removing existing sod and topsoil to roughly 4–6 inches, regrading to a 1–2% slope for improved drainage, installing a new natural hybrid Bermuda/rye sod (TifTuff), and adding an optional gopher‑wire underlayment to prevent burrowing damage. The presentation noted the field sits partially on school district property and that the project was identified in the town’s 2023 parks and recreation master plan.
Budget figures presented: base bid $250,000, anticipated gopher wire additive $50,000, and roughly $30,000 for in‑house construction management for a total estimated cost of $330,000. Funding sources listed in the staff report include donations and user fees from the local soccer club totaling $52,004.75, with the remainder anticipated from sales tax revenue ($277,000).
Council asked about timing and subgrade concerns: staff said construction is expected to begin late January to early February, with roughly one month of construction and a 90‑day turf establishment period. Council members raised salinity/subgrade and long‑term settlement issues for the former marsh site; staff said they will import amendments and test subgrade as needed.
A motion to authorize the interim director to proceed (including sole‑source specification for the TifTuff sod) was moved and seconded and then carried by unanimous vote.
