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City approves $35,375 infield repairs to make Kenneth R. Lewis Park usable after rain
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Summary
Council authorized up to $35,375 for Master Turf Products & Services to level and fill the Kenneth R. Lewis Park infield to reduce weeks-long standing water after rain, noting the project may deplete parks maintenance funds for the year.
The Lucas City Council approved a contract authorization on March 19 to level and fill the infield at Kenneth R. Lewis Park to address recurring standing water after rain events.
Staff explained the park's infield currently holds water for days or weeks after heavy rain because the area sits several inches low and is composed of clay that does not drain well. Staff recommended using a specialized infield material that drains and sheds water more quickly; the proposal from Master Turf Products & Services Inc. includes laser-leveling, minor sod work and bringing in roughly 6 inches of material in low spots. "This material is supposed to dry quickly and shed the water...so the top portion dries out quicker," staff said.
Staff cautioned the project would largely deplete parks maintenance funds for the year and that the price could vary within a stated range; the motion authorized the city manager to negotiate and enter an agreement not to exceed $35,375 from account 11-6211-417 (parks improvements). Council and staff discussed whether this would have to be repeated annually; staff said routine maintenance would be required to keep the infield full and functioning but that the current work should reduce prolonged flooding.
Council approved the motion by voice vote and asked staff to proceed with negotiation under the not-to-exceed amount.
