New Recreation Center CMAR and renovation timeline
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Summary
Thirteen firms competed to be the construction manager at risk for the new rec center; four were interviewed and a winner is being finalized. The pick saves about a month versus the normal approval process, with the full construction contract coming back to the board around July.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Pre-construction fees of $15,000–$30,000 now; full construction contract (roughly $20 million GMP) to come later.
Rec center users, who get the project delivered faster and with cost protections.
None identified; the change broadens rather than removes the amenity.
Mentions & discussions (10)
City Council - Oct 20, 2026
The 20-year-old splash pad is constantly breaking down — parts aren't even made anymore. The new build adds a slide tower for older kids, more shade, and modern equipment, funded by CDC and bond money.
City Council - Jul 7, 2026
The city is applying for a Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Park Grant to help fund the Indoor Recreation Center at 4431 Augusta St.
Planning & Zoning Commission - Jun 30, 2026
The former elementary school-turned-rec center is getting two full gymnasiums, an elevated walking track, 304 more parking spaces, and new pickleball courts — a direct answer to parking headaches and growing demand.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Jun 11, 2026
The new playground is nearly finished, with inspection next week and a casual 'popsicles in the park' celebration planned for mid-July.
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - May 14, 2026
The rec center renovation is priority one: construction documents are nearly done, a construction manager at risk has been selected, and shovels should hit the ground by end of summer. The bond would also fund two new gymnasiums and 350 parking spaces.
City Council - Apr 21, 2026
The new Rec Center at 4431 Augusta Street gets a parking lot built for up to $432,764.57.
Community Development Corporation - Apr 9, 2026
Thirteen firms competed to be the construction manager at risk for the new rec center; four were interviewed and a winner is being finalized. The pick saves about a month versus the normal approval process, with the full construction contract coming back to the board around July.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - Feb 19, 2026
The city is picking a builder for the recreation center — 22 contractors came to the pre-bid meeting, a city record, and 13 proposals are being reviewed. An award recommendation is expected at the next CDC meeting.
Community Development Corporation - Jan 8, 2026
The CDC will hold its budget retreat March 12, right after the regular meeting. Staff are meeting with finance next week to learn the bond process for the new recreation center — a big-ticket project that shapes what parks and rec projects get funded.
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