Parks Dept. contracts Fruit of the Spirit Athletics for $100K/year
City commits $100,000 annually to outside vendor for Parks and Recreation services. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding process.
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Noise waiver approved for Lyons Park event, Sept 3–14
Carrie Coats gets permission to exceed noise limits at 180 Lyons Park Avenue for a 10-day event (5:00–6:30 p.m. nightly). Neighbors in District 2 may notice increased sound during that window.
Museum of Art exterior repairs: $14,375 change order with Del-Con LLC
Change order adds $14,375 to repair the Museum of Art's exterior, keeping a key civic cultural space in good condition for residents and visitors.
Council approves $110K HVAC contract at Harmon Recreation Center
City commits $110,000 to upgrade HVAC systems at the Harmon Recreation Center, ensuring reliable heating and cooling for residents using the facility.
Hayley Van Antwerp appointed to Museum of Art Board
New board member joins the Museum of Art's governance, helping shape the museum's operations, exhibitions, and community programming.
City awards $81,000 to WAS Design for Lavretta Park improvements
Lavretta Park gets new playground, court, and site upgrades. The $81,000 contract covers design and planning for recreational improvements in the neighborhood.
Noise waiver approved: Langan Park event April 13, 2–5 p.m.
Julissa Rodriguez's event at Langan Park in District 7 will be exempt from noise limits for three hours on April 13. Neighbors near the park should expect elevated noise during this window.
Noise waiver approved for Langan Park event, April 14
Susan McKinnell receives permission to hold a one-time event at Langan Park with relaxed noise rules on April 14, 7:00–8:30 p.m. Residents near the park may notice louder activity than usual during that window.
Noise waiver approved for Langan Park event, April 12
Event organizer Kendra Hill gets permission to hold an activity at Langan Park on April 12 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. without noise restrictions. Neighbors in District 7 should expect louder activity during those hours.
Noise waiver granted: Arlington Park event May 15, 10am–1pm
Demetria Smith gets permission to hold an event at Arlington Park that would otherwise violate noise rules. Residents nearby may experience elevated noise during that 3-hour window.
Noise waiver approved for Medal of Honor Park event April 12
Patsy Alexander's event at Medal of Honor Park in District 6 gets permission to operate 8 a.m.–noon on April 12 without noise-code restrictions. Nearby residents should expect elevated sound levels during that window.
Noise waiver granted for Cathedral Square Park event on Aug 23
Robert Soto can hold a daytime event at Cathedral Square Park without noise restrictions on August 23. The waiver allows the event to run 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in District 2.
Noise waiver granted for Mardi Gras Park event, October 18
Event at Mardi Gras Park will operate under relaxed noise limits on October 18 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Neighbors nearby should expect elevated sound levels during those hours.
Noise waiver approved for Tricentennial Park event, July 6
Angela Peters' event at Tricentennial Park can proceed with amplified sound 4–8 p.m. on July 6. Neighbors near the park should expect louder activity during that window.
Noise waiver approved for Langan Park event March 29
Kearria Freed gets permission to hold a louder event at Langan Park from 10 a.m. to noon on March 29, letting the activity proceed despite normal city noise rules.
Port City Pacers noise waiver approved for Mardi Gras Park event
Port City Pacers can hold their Mardi Gras celebration at Mardi Gras Park on March 22 starting at 6 a.m., with city-approved exception to noise limits for the 6-hour event in District 2.
Parten Smith Inc. gets $117K more for West Side Park upgrades
Parking and accessibility improvements at West Side Park cost $117,013 more than originally contracted. This third change order increases the total project expense.
Council approves $81K design contract for Lavretta Park improvements
Lavretta Park will get new playground equipment, court facilities, and site upgrades. Project moves forward with WAS Design, Inc. handling the design work.
Noise waiver approved for Langan Park event May 3
Margaret Smith's event at Langan Park Pavilion can proceed with amplified sound from 9–11 a.m. on May 3, 2025, despite noise ordinance restrictions.
Noise waiver granted for pickleball tournament at Lavretta Park Feb. 15
Savannah Hardin receives permission to hold an early-morning pickleball event at Lavretta Park (District 7) on February 15 with extended operating hours (7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.), allowing noise that would normally violate city ordinance.