Wesselman Tennis Lighting Project
Summary
Two bids came in for new tennis court lighting at Wesselman — $330,440 and $374,548. Purchasing will review them; the board takes no action yet.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $330,000 to $375,000 depending on which bidder wins.
Tennis players who will get lit courts for evening play.
Nearby homeowners like Larry Thorbeck may face added light glare if new fixtures are brighter.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Park Commissioners - Sep 2, 2026
The board awarded the tennis lighting contract, but a neighbor four houses away testified that existing lights reflect off his house, timers fail, and bird life has declined. His concerns were on the record before the vote.
Board of Park Commissioners - Aug 5, 2026
Three bids came in for new tennis lighting at Wesselman Park, ranging from about $296,000 to $349,000. The board will review them with purchasing before awarding.
Board of Park Commissioners - Jul 1, 2026
Both bids for the tennis court lighting project were rejected — one lacked required certification, the other failed diversity contracting rules. The project goes right back out for bids, so the lights will take longer.
Board of Park Commissioners - Jun 17, 2026
Two bids came in for new tennis court lighting at Wesselman — $330,440 and $374,548. Purchasing will review them; the board takes no action yet.
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