Council approves $116,700 design contract for downtown pickleball courts
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The council awarded Sunrise Engineering a $116,700 contract to design downtown pickleball courts; members noted the design cost is higher than anticipated and raised questions about funding priorities and future construction bids.
Hurricane City Council approved a professional services contract with Sunrise Engineering to produce design documents for downtown pickleball courts. The design-only contract was presented at the meeting with a notated cost of roughly $116,700. Staff said Sunrise has staff with pickleball experience and will prepare detailed plans suitable for competitive bidding.
Several council members expressed surprise at the design estimate and questioned the overall funding picture, noting the city’s existing commitments to other capital projects (including a pool). Council discussed that final construction costs will be determined at bid time; one member said private contractors he’d contacted suggested lower construction costs but that design fees will be clarified during the bid phase.
Councilman Faucett moved to award the design contract to Sunrise Engineering; Councilman Preet seconded the motion, which passed with unanimous 'Aye' responses. The contract is for design only; staff said the city will evaluate construction bids and funding sources when those bids are received.