Turlock to accept $58,845 TID grant for Montana Park Phase 2; project aims to add courts, playgrounds and ADA surfacing
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Summary
Council authorized acceptance of a $58,845 Turlock Irrigation District grant for Montana Park Phase 2 and amended the FY25–26 budget; staff described a $4.6 million project adding playgrounds, ADA surfacing, two full basketball courts, nine pickleball courts, and multi-sport courts, with a community meeting planned for Feb. 26.
City staff presented an update on Montana Park Phase 2 and asked the council to authorize acceptance of a $58,845 grant from the Turlock Irrigation District (TID). The council approved the grant acceptance and a budget amendment on a unanimous 5-0 vote.
Staff said Phase 2 will more than double the existing park footprint and include ADA-accessible playground surfacing, a fitness area, two full basketball courts, nine pickleball courts, and multiple multi-sport courts. The total project cost is estimated at about $4.6 million. Funding already secured includes $435,000 from Senator Alvarado and $150,000 from Supervisor Chiesa, with additional grant and funding sources being pursued.
The staff report listed a preliminary schedule calling for 100% design within a month, public advertisement of bids in April, and potential construction start later this year. Staff also announced a community meeting about the project scheduled for Feb. 26 to showcase plans and solicit resident feedback.
A councilmember asked for confirmation of the number of pickleball courts; staff confirmed nine. The council approved the TID grant acceptance and budget amendment to appropriate the funds into the parks project account.
Next steps: staff will finalize design, hold the Feb. 26 community meeting, advertise for construction bids (tentatively April), and return to council with contract awards and further budget actions as needed.
