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Board members question $439,428 bid for Laura McArthur tennis-court work amid community-center conversations
Summary
Staff recommended awarding a $439,428 low bid from Diversified Paving for Laura McArthur Elementary tennis-court improvements. Some members warned the expenditure could be imprudent if a future community-center project or land-swap changes site needs.
The HR Business Services Committee reviewed Bid 1347 on April 13 for improvements to the Laura McArthur Elementary tennis courts. Staff reported five bids and recommended Diversified Paving as the low bidder at $439,428.
Several board members raised concerns about committing funds before community planning for a possible Spirit Valley Wellness Center and potential land-parcel conversations that could change long-term site use. One member said approving the sizable expenditure without fully understanding future plans could be “a misuse of funds.”
Director Zunich confirmed the tennis-court work is part of the district’s long-term facilities-maintenance (LTFM) plan approved last July and noted implementation would not begin until July 1 under that plan. The committee discussed continuing administrative conversations with community stakeholders and asked staff to provide updates on plans and priorities before advancing the bid to the full board.
The committee did not record a formal vote on this bid in the transcript; members sought further clarity about how the tennis-court improvements align with broader community-site planning.
