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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tuscaloosa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Saban Center contract amendments
Three change orders on the Saban Center construction project were on the agenda, adding a combined $3.8 million to the project, plus a $246,480 equipment purchase and an amended exhibits contract bringing that total to $18.7 million.
Northern Riverwalk Phase II land acquisition
The city is buying land along the north side of the river to extend the Riverwalk — 10.14 acres for up to $515,000, plus a half-acre purchase and an 8-acre donation. This locks in the route for the next phase of the trail and park space.
McDonald Hughes baseball field lighting
The council was poised to commit up to $500,000 to light upgrades at the McDonald Hughes baseball field plus a $423,353 special appropriation to PARA — a real investment in neighborhood recreation.
Jerry Belk Center expansion
A tentative $8.63 million construction award to J.T. Harrison Construction would expand the Jerry Belk Center — a major investment in a community facility.