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Harper Woods council approves Salter Park dome despite cost and durability concerns
Summary
The Harper Woods City Council approved $325,047 in additional services to Hannah Architects to advance a 8,540-square-foot air-structure dome at Salter Park, citing an imminent ARPA grant deadline. Some council members warned about long-term operating costs, site suitability and loss of community input.
The Harper Woods City Council on Dec. 1 approved a resolution to pay Hannah Architects $325,047 for additional services to deliver an air-structure dome at Salter Park, moving forward with a project officials said is fully funded by grants but faces future operating and siting questions.
Council members and project representatives described the dome as roughly 70 feet by 122 feet and 32 feet tall (about 8,540 square feet) with two offices, storage, restrooms and a full-size basketball court. City staff said the project’s equipment and mechanical systems would be procured through an assembly/installation company and that federal Davis-Bacon Act requirements would guide contractor selection.
Supporters said the dome would provide a permanent indoor space…
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