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Senior center topping‑off, Surf and Swim nearing completion; Lou Huff groundbreaking set
Summary
Staff reported the Garland Senior Activity Center topping‑off ceremony set for April 15 at 10 a.m., Surf and Swim nearing completion with the Murphy wave machine installed, Lou Huff Park groundbreaking on April 18, and progress on James Park (CDBG‑funded) and trail projects.
Dewey Williams, managing director of Parks & Recreation, gave multiple project updates and invited board members to upcoming events. The Garland Senior Activity Center will hold a topping‑off ceremony on April 15 at 10 a.m.; Williams encouraged board attendance and said steel structures were in place and the project remains on track for completion later this year.
Williams said Surf and Swim is nearing final completion and that a punch walk to identify remaining contractor items was planned; the Murphy wave machine has been installed and water is on site. He announced Lou Huff Park's groundbreaking on April 18 and highlighted project renderings, a culture ring artwork element, and a proposed Futsal court. James Park improvements funded through CDBG are under construction with playground and trail work progressing; staff noted timelines and HUD deadlines associated with CDBG funds. Several trail and underpass projects remain paused pending sewer assessment by Kimley Horn.
