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Albany moves ahead with Henderson Park base contract after heated debate over add‑ons

Albany City Commission
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Summary

Commissioners awarded an $8.83 million base contract for Henderson Park after a contentious discussion about optional add-ons (covered courts, pickleball, football field) and equity for Ward 6. The base bid passed; add-ons may be pursued when funding is identified.

The Albany City Commission voted to award the base construction contract for Henderson Park after an extensive and sometimes heated debate over optional add-ons and funding priorities.

Staff reported a single responsive base bid of $8,830,509 (base bid without alternatives). The base package includes the gym building, parking, signage and core site work; add-on options — which would increase the total cost into the $9–11 million range depending on configuration —…

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