The Show Low City Council took its first formal step into the construction phase of a planned Sports and Event Center during its September 1 meeting, approving an updated design development phase along with a $426,871 change to the design contract.[1]
Cost Concerns Raised
Councilman Brandt Clark cast the lone dissenting vote on the items, questioning the timing of the contract change roughly 45 days after initial design approval and calling for clearer accounting of project expenditures. The facility carries a total estimated cost of $56.8 million.[1]
City staff indicated that financing discussions are scheduled for a study session on September 15, with financing documents expected before the council in October.[1]
No other non-road construction projects exceeding $5 million were reported as advancing in the local area during the period covered by available sources. Sources provided no specific details on professional opportunities associated with the project.