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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tuscaloosa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Bowers Park Pickleball Courts change order
A change order would trim $79,432.32 from the pickleball court construction contract and push the schedule out 39 days. Residents following the park project would see the cost and timeline shift.
PARA executive director selection
Councilor Eatmon wants the city to have a seat on the committee hiring PARA's next executive director, since the city is a major funder. A resolution may come next week.
McDonald Hughes building lighting upgrade
Exterior lights at the McDonald Hughes building will be brought up to LED standards using leftover savings from an under-budget ballpark lighting bid — no new money needed.
Gym expansion at Richard A. Curry Jr. Complex
A small $14,995 project will expand the gym and weight room at the Richard A. Curry Jr. Complex, adding space and new flooring for recreation users.
Chief Tuskaloosa sculpture funding
The Tourism and Sports Commission offered $150,000 toward the Chief Tuskaloosa sculpture, and the city needs to accept the donation and budget it. It's a public art project boosting the city's identity and tourism appeal.
Riverwalk security, communications, and lighting upgrades
Small thermoplastic markers will help Riverwalk users near Parker Hall stay on the path and find their way to the western and southern riverwalk segments.
Patton Lake Park condemnation amendment
The council was scheduled to amend an earlier resolution authorizing condemnation proceedings for the Patton Lake Park Project, moving the park project forward.
Patent Lake condemnation for public park
The council was scheduled to amend an earlier resolution authorizing condemnation proceedings for the Patton Lake Park Project, moving the park project forward.
Freeman Park & Pool improvements
Two separate budget revisions would shut down leftover balances from the Benjamin Barnes YMCA and Burrell Odom Park projects and roll that money — about $1.55 million combined — into Freeman Park & Pool improvements.
Jaycee Park grading and drainage
Funding from the new Jaycee Park pavilion budget goes toward underground storm drainage and two extra eight-foot sidewalks at the park.
PARA equipment funding
About $423,000 for playground equipment at Palmore Park, equipment at Ol' Colony, and the city's share of general PARA operational gear.
Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter
A tentative $256,200 contract award to N.C. Morgan Construction Co., Inc. was on the agenda to re-roof the animal shelter and add a canopy.
River Market lighting and AV upgrades
The River Market's original lights and screens are malfunctioning, risking the city's image with high-profile events. Upgrades were approved as a need, not a want.
Parker Haun Park repairs
Budget revision no. 12 would route about $53,926 in insurance proceeds toward completing repairs at Parker Haun Park, a neighborhood park residents use.
Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater AV upgrade
Big-ticket items included a $355,140 audio-visual upgrade for the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater and a $127,574 change order for Sokol Park North lighting — both touching city-owned venues residents use.
Buddy Powell Pavilion parking lot improvements
The aging parking lot at Buddy Powell Pavilion gets seal coating, new asphalt, striping, and signage — but the item was tabled a week so a councilor could review the tourism-fund money being used.
Sokol Park North lighting at Mason's Place
The Mason's Place parking lot at Sokol Park gets six new lights plus camera-ready infrastructure, added to the Sokol Park North lighting project after it came in under budget.