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Council amends 2026 capital budget to cover baseball infield work and possible batting cage
Summary
The council approved a capital budget amendment after parks staff reported infield renovation quotes of $43,000–$48,000 (above the original $35,000 allocation) and a proposed $25,000 batting cage with $10,000 pledged in private funds; parks board recommended approval.
Director Jake told the council that the infield renovation scope has grown and costs have increased since the item was included in the 2026 capital budget.
Jake said the original allocation was $35,000 but current quotes for the infield work range between $43,000 and $48,000. He also described a roughly $25,000 batting-cage package and said user groups have committed to raising $10,000 in private funds toward that amenity. "The batting cage is roughly $25,000 which we're committing to raising $10,000 in private funds," Director Jake said. The parks board reviewed the proposal and recommended approval.
Mayor Nancy Moore asked for clarification on the budget gap; Jake confirmed the new quotes and the private fundraising pledge. A council member moved to approve the budget amendment; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote on the record.
