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Dog park project pushed to 2026 after fence cost estimates jump to tens of thousands
Summary
After fundraising and early estimates ranged from about $6,000–$10,000, contractor quotes for fencing rose to $45,000–$55,000; committee members agreed to defer the dog park until 2026 and pursue additional fundraising and grants.
Recreational committee members agreed to delay active construction of a proposed dog park to 2026 after receiving contractor fencing estimates far above earlier fundraising projections. The mayor summarized options: if the city could set aside surplus after year‑end audit results, work could start later in the year, but members noted that audit timing and procurement schedules make a 2025 start unlikely.
Staff reported that earlier community fundraising and a foundation contribution originally suggested a lower total (estimates discussed in the packet ranged roughly $6,000–$10,000), but a contractor's quote for a 5‑foot vinyl‑coated fence came in at about $55,000; a bare‑bones chain‑link option was estimated at about $45,000. "The first estimate I got was for a 5 foot fence that had the black vinyl on it ... that was $55,000," a staff member said, and the committee noted that the range made the project infeasible for this season without additional funds.
Members discussed pursuing grants (including an Auslan grant mentioned in the packet) and working with the project's foundation and local donors to close the gap. Given the timing of the audit and the need to confirm surplus funds, the committee set expectations that project activity would most likely shift to 2026 and asked staff to continue fundraising outreach and provide refined cost estimates to the council.
