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Pickleweed Preschool design costs rise; city seeks partners to fill $300K–$400K gap

San Rafael Park and Recreation Commission · February 17, 2026
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Summary

City staff told the commission that new foundation and floodplain requirements drove up Pickleweed Preschool construction estimates and left the project about $300,000–$400,000 short; staff plan to bid the project and seek partner funding or scope reductions.

City staff told the Park and Recreation Commission on Jan. 15 that Pickleweed Preschool's construction costs came in substantially higher than anticipated after additional site and foundation work was required.

Staff said that new information about floodplain requirements and known site settling increased the need for a concrete slab foundation and related attachments, which pushed building…

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