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Bay City advisory committee pauses on mayor-backed fitness court after cost, location concerns
Summary
Committee members questioned a mayor-driven proposal for a ‘National Fitness Campaign’ court—citing an estimated local price tag of roughly $366,000, uncertainty about funding sources and potential duplication with equipment at Maplewood Park—and asked staff for more information before the city commits.
The Bay City Parks Advisory Committee on Jan. 31 considered a mayor-backed proposal to install a branded "National Fitness Campaign" court in Vets Park near the Trombley House but agreed to pause until staff provides more cost and usage information.
Speaker 3, who introduced the proposal, said early grant conversations suggested a modest grant ("$30,000–$50,000"), but later, more detailed estimates put the city’s share far higher. "We had a second meeting...210,000 was for purchasing, the art on one wall was…
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