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Kirtland council discusses delayed splash pad; town told July 1 is grant deadline
Summary
Councilors heard an update on splash pad delays and design/bid questions and were told by a legislative aide that Representative Duncan set a July 1, 2025 deadline for accepting grant funding. The council requested an official memo and additional quotes and agreed to revisit the item at next month's meeting.
Engineering staff told the council the splash pad project has been delayed and that bids, design options and sewer impacts remain unsettled. Engineer Dan Flack summarized the project history and said differing designs and quotes created uncertainty about costs and sewer-system effects.
Legislative Aide Adam Begay told the council that Representative Duncan had indicated the town must accept the grant funding by July 1, 2025 or the funding could be reallocated elsewhere. Councilor Warner asked for an official memo confirming the deadline. The council asked staff to obtain an additional construction quote and put a final determination on next month's agenda.
Why it matters: The splash pad is a town capital project funded by a state grant; missing a legislatively mediated deadline could result in the loss of awarded funds. Councilors expressed concern about potential impacts to the sewer system and asked for more detailed cost and design information before committing to award or construction.
What to expect next: Staff will seek written confirmation of the July 1 deadline, obtain at least one more construction quote as requested by the council, and return the item with final recommendations at the next regular meeting.
