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Nevada City pauses to reassess skatepark site and protect $750,000 grant, council says
Summary
After staff said the Bodie Hive site has unresolved land control, environmental review and contract issues, council asked staff to pause the unsigned Spahn Ranch contract, evaluate up to three alternate city sites, analyze CEQA risk and return with a tight work plan to avoid losing a $750,000 Prop 64 youth grant.
Nevada City Council on Feb. 25 signaled a pause and a call for new due diligence on a proposed skate park after staff reported unresolved site control, environmental review and contract concerns for the previously preferred Bodie Hive location.
Interim city manager Joan (interim city manager) told the council that while the Bodie Hive property owner had been willing to donate land, the city has not finalized acquisition, the design‑build contract with Spahn Ranch remains unsigned and staff has not yet identified or budgeted for environmental (CEQA) review, site clearing, utility connections, or ongoing maintenance. Staff also noted the project has…
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