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Shelter Cove board approves sports‑court contract after heated public debate
Summary
After hours of public comment and recusal by one director, the Shelter Cove RID board voted to award a $155,732.74 construction contract for a single full‑size basketball court with two pickleball courts. Opponents urged funds be redirected to clubhouse repairs; proponents cited youth programming and grant timing.
The Shelter Cove Recreation Improvement District voted Jan. 15 to award a construction contract for a multi‑use sports court, approving a $155,732.74 contract with Benson Dakota McMahon Construction.
Board staff recommended reducing the original scope by removing the second court (phase 2) so the base bid would fit more closely with available grant funds and the district’s in‑kind commitments. Chris, the district general manager, told the board that five bids were received and that eliminating phase 2 saved nearly $51,000, leaving a recommended contract of $155,732.74 and an…
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