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Nassau Bay considers 50 solar LED lights, park gate and cameras amid vandalism concerns
Summary
City staff described plans to retrofit about 50 solar LED fixtures along the Founders Park–David Braun Park trail (estimated $800–$1,000 per unit), a planned Knox-box gate for first-responder access, and a community conversation about park cameras after repeated vandalism and misuse of park amenities.
City staff and the mayor discussed a multi-part plan to improve safety and amenities along the Founders Park–David Braun Park trail, centering on a proposed retrofit of roughly 50 solar LED light fixtures.
S1 described the retrofit as a pilot with unit costs "right at 800" or about $1,000 with an alternate pole finish; he said "we could replace all of them for about $50,000" for a low-cost option. Staff asked for community feedback on pole aesthetics and noted recent insect accumulation on solar panels as an operational concern.
The city is also moving ahead with a purchase order for a gate with a Knox box at the entrance to David Braun Park to allow fire and police remote access. S1 said the gate installation and keypad for public-works use should happen within about two weeks.
Mayor (no name given) cited recent vandalism incidents — damaged duck feeders, pornographic material left in a children's book area and a vehicle damaging a basketball court — when discussing whether to add cameras. He acknowledged privacy concerns and said the city must balance surveillance with residents’ privacy.
Staff also outlined upcoming maintenance: welding repairs and resurfacing for the basketball court, plus a trial of LED lighting in parking and perimeter areas. No final procurement decision was announced; staff said they will gather community input and present options for phased installation.
