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Approval of Artificial Turf Replacement at Boombah Sports Complex

Original title: Approve Amendment #1 to RFP-604939-25/LAS- Term Contract for Boombah Sports Complex Artificial Turf Field Replacement to Astro Turf Corporation, Dalton, GA. and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the amendment and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing the Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #26-015 in the Tourism Parks 1, 2, 3 Cent Fund and the Tourism Sports 4&6 Cent Fund to transfer $7,585,253 from reserves. (Stephen Koontz, Administrative Services Deputy Director) Requesting Department - Parks and Recreation

January 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action authorizes the expenditure of $7,585,253 in public tourism tax funds to replace artificial turf fields at the Boombah Sports Complex.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Astro Turf Corporation

The company is the designated contractor for the turf replacement project.

Parks and Recreation Department

The department is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the turf replacement.

Local Tourism Taxpayers

The project is funded by tourism-related tax funds held in reserve.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 13, 2026.

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners approved a contract amendment for the replacement of artificial turf at the Boombah Sports Complex. The project is funded by a $7,585,253 transfer from tourism-related reserve funds.

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Why It Matters

This action authorizes the expenditure of $7,585,253 in public tourism tax funds to replace artificial turf fields at the Boombah Sports Complex.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will the turf replacement cost?
The project is funded by a transfer of $7,585,253 from tourism reserve funds.
Where is the money for this project coming from?
The funds are being transferred from the Tourism Parks 1, 2, 3 Cent Fund and the Tourism Sports 4&6 Cent Fund.
Who is the contractor for this project?
Astro Turf Corporation, based in Dalton, GA, is the contractor.

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Tourism Fund Utilization

The project is funded entirely through tourism-specific tax funds rather than general property tax revenue.

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