The Board of Aldermen is considering an appropriation of 800000 for a Multi-Purpose Turf Sports Field Project at Shelton High School, with funding from General Fund Surplus to be reimbursed by State of CT STEAP and ARPA grants. The agenda item indicates a defined project concept and funding plan, but does not yet name a contractor or reference a specific bid number, suggesting the main design and construction procurement may still be ahead. This is a sizable K-12 athletic facility upgrade involving turf installation and potentially drainage, lighting, and associated site improvements. Engineering firms, turf system manufacturers, and construction managers should see this as a strong pre-RFP signal and begin positioning to support planning, design, grant compliance, and eventual construction once the district moves into procurement.
Funding structure involves General Fund Surplus with later reimbursement by State of CT STEAP and AR...
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