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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.
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.
Honorary designation of Alberta Park as Kip Tyner Plaza
The city was asked to give Alberta Park an honorary name honoring Kip Tyner. Honorary designations don't change the official park name but add recognition.
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.