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Council OKs architect contract for O.D. Baggett Park improvements

City Council of the City of Athens, Texas · January 12, 2026

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Summary

The Athens City Council approved a professional services agreement with Ron Hobbs Architect for Phase 1 of the O.D. Baggett Park master plan to rotate a softball field and add parking; the contract was listed at $48,000 with a $50,000 not-to-exceed cap.

The Athens City Council approved a resolution on Jan. 12 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Ron Hobbs Architect for Phase 1 improvements at O.D. Baggett Park.

City Manager Elizabeth Borstad said Phase 1 work will include rotating the existing softball field and adding pavement to expand parking. Borstad told council much of the project work could be completed by city staff; the professional services fee was stated as $48,000 with a not-to-exceed total of $50,000.

Councilwoman SyTanna Freeman moved to approve the resolution; Councilmember Bryan Barker seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Staff said the agreement will allow design work and coordination to begin for the park improvements.