Recs and Parks Committee recommends $1.3M park maintenance building project in Duke Park

The Recreation & Parks Committee of Troy, Ohio, convened on March 31, 2025, to discuss a significant construction project for the park maintenance building. The meeting, led by Chairwoman Westfall, included committee members Marshall and Widdon.

The primary agenda item was a recommendation to the City Council regarding the authorization for the Director of Public Service and Safety to accept a guaranteed maximum price for the construction of the park maintenance building by Broomball Construction Inc., based in Arcana, Ohio. The proposed construction cost is set at $1,100,000, which is $100,000 over the initial budget estimate. This increase is attributed to updated final numbers that were not available during earlier budget discussions.

The committee emphasized the urgency of the project, requesting emergency legislation to ensure that construction can commence promptly and be completed within the 2025 construction season. The project is expected to provide a centralized facility for the Parks Department, including storage for equipment, office space, and essential amenities such as restrooms and a break room.

Discussion among committee members highlighted the building's design, which is intended to be functional and straightforward, resembling a Morton Barn structure. Concerns were raised regarding past construction issues with other park facilities, particularly regarding design and functionality. However, assurances were given that the design-build process would address these concerns, incorporating necessary features such as electrical installations directly into the building's design.

The committee unanimously agreed to move forward with the recommendation for emergency legislation, allowing the project to proceed without delay. The meeting concluded with no further questions or comments from the audience, and the committee prepared to transition to the next agenda item.