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Council approves expanded transit-center design, adds commercial kitchen and flexibility for community use
Summary
Council approved amendments to the transit center design contract and supplemental TAG funding to expand the facility from about 3,700 to 5,500 ft², add a commercial kitchen and solar carports, and preserve flexibility for future transit operations; funding is grant-supported (TAG/Measure R).
The Lindsay City Council on June 10 voted to approve contract amendments to advance the design of a larger, multi‑use transit center that staff says will serve as both a future transit hub and a community gathering site until transit service is needed.
Jeff Coart, principal engineer for QK, told the council the center’s footprint was increased from roughly 3,700 square feet to about 5,500 square feet in the revised concept. The updated plan includes a large multi‑purpose room, a commercial kitchen, covered outdoor seating, solar carports and enhanced landscaping and security cameras.
"We've increased the footprint and added amenities so the space can function as a community center until transit service materializes," Coart said during the design update presentation.
City staff said the expanded scope reflects requests from city departments and that most costs will be reimbursed through TAG and Measure R grant funds. Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the professional services agreement (item 14.1) and a related supplemental agreement (item 14.2) to cover the additional design work; staff noted the city is not funding the design from the general fund.
Council and staff discussed parking limitations for very large gatherings and the decision to keep the internal floor plan open so the space can be adapted to future transit or community needs. Staff estimated the large open space could accommodate several hundred people for events and said upgraded technology will support meetings and remote participation.
The council approved both amendments on voice vote; the projects will proceed to 60% and 90% design with the goal of producing a bid package later this year, per staff timelines.
