City Manager's Update May 21, 2025

IN THE WORKS

JACKIE ROBINSON BALLPARK Construction continues on the 38,000 SF multi-story player development facility. Over the past month, crews have completed grading the building pad, excavation and forming and pouring foundations. The next milestones are forming and pouring interior footings and making progress on exterior masonry block.

FIRE STATION NO. 1 Concrete for the second floor is progressing well at Fire Station No. 1, with the section above the main entry and living quarters (office space) fully poured. The remaining section, above the electrical rooms, is scheduled to be poured by the end of the week. Approximately 70% of the underground electrical and plumbing work on the first floor is complete. Crews are removing temporary tilt panel supports, finalizing underground conduits and piping for the interior slab and coordinating exterior utility connections. Roof installation will be the next major phase. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BUST A new sculpture honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is coming to Dr. James Huger Park. Sponsored by Zone 3 City Commissioner Quanita May, the memorial will feature a bronze bust mounted on a concrete base. Positioned to face Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, the bust will serve as a visible tribute for pedestrians and motorists. An unveiling ceremony will be Saturday, May 31 at 10 a.m. DERBYSHIRE ROAD SIDEWALK ENHANCEMENTS Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements are underway at the intersection of Derbyshire Road and Brentwood Drive. Crews will move to the intersection of Derbyshire Road and Sixth Street later this week. At Derbyshire Road and Brentwood Drive, all four corners are being upgraded with new pedestrian signals and underground vehicle sensors. The upgrades at Derbyshire Road and Sixth Street include similar improvements at the two eastern corners. Both intersections are expected to be completed in June.

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