Summary
The courts get 4-foot spectator fencing, new LED lights, bleachers, spectator seating and drainage fixes under a 120-day contract with Steve Beam, keeping four courts open during construction.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Award came in roughly $60,000 below the apparent low bidder thanks to the local vendor preference.
Tennis players and leagues, who'll keep four courts open during the work.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Parks and Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting - Jun 10, 2026
The court rebuild uncovered bad soil and buried layers of old courts, plus a clogged under-drain, adding about $120,000 to the project. Staff argue doing it right now beats redoing it in five years.
Parks and Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting - May 13, 2026
Construction hit a surprise — a former brick cistern and multiple layers of old pavement — but the project stays on schedule. Staff are coordinating with the county's parallel project so four public courts stay open at all times.
Parks and Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting - Mar 11, 2026
The courts get 4-foot spectator fencing, new LED lights, bleachers, spectator seating and drainage fixes under a 120-day contract with Steve Beam, keeping four courts open during construction.
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