City awards $143,240 contract for tennis‑to‑pickleball court remodel; total project budget $183,240

The Waterford City Council voted 5‑0 to award a public improvement contract to First Serve Productions, Inc. for $143,240 to remodel the town’s tennis courts into a multiuse recreation surface that will accommodate tennis, pickleball and soccer.

City staff said work will include removal and replacement of tennis posts, resurfacing with cushioned acrylic materials in a blue‑and‑green color scheme, new heavy‑duty powder‑coated posts and perimeter fencing. Two bids were received: First Serve Productions, Inc. (bid $143,240) and a second bidder, listed in the staff report, at $187,468. Staff reported a total project budget of $183,240 to be funded from the parks fund to cover the awarded contract and other project costs.

Park‑and‑recreation stakeholders in the meeting praised the project; one resident asked about life expectancy and maintenance. Staff said the surface materials should last 15 to 20 years with normal use but noted that vandalism to nets and equipment can shorten useful life. Councilmembers discussed holding a community ribbon‑cutting when construction is complete.