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County to seek $8,000 USTA grant to offset tennis-center clay‑court upkeep
Summary
Staff asked permission to apply for an $8,000 USTA Georgia facilities grant to help fund clay‑court maintenance and other capital needs at the county tennis center; the county's match would be $4,000 and much of the work is already budgeted.
Parks staff asked the board for permission to apply for an $8,000 USTA Georgia facilities grant that would be matched dollar‑for‑dollar by the USTA and the county. "This is an $8,000 grant, which will be $4,000 match from the county," the presenter said, adding that the $8,000 is already budgeted and the grant would reduce out‑of‑pocket costs if awarded.
The tennis pro (addressed as Lonnie) described the labor and material demands of clay‑court upkeep, explaining the courts require a top dressing that washes off after heavy rains and must be replenished via 50‑pound bags of clay. He said the renovation needs include regrading some clay courts and work to waterboxes and that the county intends to pursue multiple USTA grants for phased improvements.
