Hendersonville Public Works Committee 2/24/2026

The City of Hendersonville Public Works Committee met on February 24, 2026, to discuss several procurement and infrastructure-related matters. Key procurement discussions included the authorization to apply for a 2026 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LPRF) grant totaling $3.5 million for park improvements, with a 50% local match of $1.75 million. Projects proposed under this grant include LED light conversions, turf field installations, and walking loop completions across multiple parks. The committee unanimously passed a resolution to proceed with the grant application, pending approval by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Additionally, the committee approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement for installing an inline hockey supply vending machine at Volunteer Park, aimed at improving access to safety equipment for rink users. Other procurement-related updates included a light synchronization project with a bid advertisement scheduled for March 2, 2026, and ongoing right-of-way acquisitions and design funding for transportation improvements such as the Innsbrook and Saundersville Road intersection. The committee also discussed potential funding sources, including impact fees and the Public Improvement Program (PIP), and emphasized the importance of strategic planning for future capital projects. A resolution to rename a problematic street segment to Riverwood was also discussed, with plans to formalize the naming without assuming maintenance liability. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital improvement projects through grant applications, contract authorizations, and strategic infrastructure planning.