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Board approves moving forward on prefabricated press box after extended questioning; preserves existing box pending further evaluation
Summary
After lengthy public comment and board questioning about cost, delivery, engineering and additional systems work, the board voted to move forward with a CoStars vendor quote for a prefabricated Guardian Booth press box (quoted ~ $168,934) paid from the capital reserve; the board separately voted to preserve the existing visitor‑side press box until further notice.
The board debated a capital‑projects recommendation to acquire a prefabricated 9'4" x 30' Guardian Booth press box (CoStars vendor) at a quoted construction price in the roughly $168,000–$170,000 range and then voted to move forward with the procurement while also instructing administration not to demolish the current visitor‑side press box pending further evaluation.
Public commenters and multiple board members pressed administration for itemized pricing, engineering reports showing the footprint and bleacher load capacity, delivery and installation costs (one contract page listed an oversized‑freight/installation line), and whether technology/trenching/routing the scoreboard and PA wiring had been included. One resident read a $168,934 line from the quote and asked how that compared to recent tax increases. Board members asked procurement‑process questions (CoStars/KPN, prevailing‑wage exposure, and alternative stick‑built options) and emphasized desire for schematic drawings before construction begins.
Administration said the quoted price included prefab construction and that final confirmation of installation/delivery would be obtained and that the vendor had verbally assured delivery and set. After discussion and clarifying motions, the board approved moving forward with the procurement; the board then passed a separate motion to keep the existing press box in place and maintain it until the board directs demolition or replacement. Administration also committed to obtaining schematic drawings and engineering verification and to share them with the board for review prior to final contracting.
