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Bel Air to install fitness stations at Alice Anne Park under $117,008 contract funded by foundations and hospital

Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners · April 1, 2026
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Summary

Staff said a $117,008.95 GameTime contract will install fitness stations and other amenities at Alice Anne Park, funded by the Drescher Foundation, Greater Bel Air Community Foundation and University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake public‑amenity requirements; the town previously purchased an AED and completed some clearing.

Town staff told the board the Alice Anne Park improvements contract with GameTime remains at $117,008.95 and will fund installation of fitness stations, safety surfacing and other park upgrades under a piggyback Omnia cooperative contract.

Staff said funding for this portion of the Lisonbee project will come from the Drescher Foundation, the Greater Bel Air Community Foundation, and a public‑amenity contribution from University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake. Staff confirmed the contract price has not changed since last briefings, and that the town has already purchased an AED and completed some site clearing; additional elements (paving, sidewalk, handicap ramp) will be procured via bid.

Commissioners asked whether the grants and foundation funding will cover the full contract amount; staff confirmed the external partners will fund the full $117,008.95 allocation and that the town had already contributed other in‑kind or completed improvements.

The item will be brought to the board for final action on the regular agenda; no final vote occurred at the work session.