July 27, 2026 - Parks and Recreation Meeting

The City of Sebastian Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee held a meeting on July 27, 2026, focusing on updates and planning for park projects and capital improvements. Key procurement-related discussions included the upcoming contract award for the Main Street Boat Ramp dredging and shoreline stabilization, with bids received and a low responsive bidder selected, pending City Council approval on August 19. The committee also discussed two awarded urban forestry grants totaling $50,000 in non-matching funds to enhance shade tree canopy in parks, with council execution forthcoming. The 2027 Parks Capital Improvement Program was reviewed, highlighting budget allocations for park restroom door replacements, maintenance equipment purchases, fencing replacements, playground improvements, and court upgrades, including a $300,000 allocation for Schuman Park court upgrades. A grant match budget was proposed for potential Hardy Park upgrades, contingent on grant award. The committee emphasized the need to encumber existing funds timely, particularly a $3 million grant for Riverview Park improvements, with construction anticipated to begin in 2027. No motions were required during the meeting, as the CIP review was informational. The next meeting was scheduled for August 24, 2026.