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Mayor Harris Proposes $3 Million in 2003 to Complete Tennis Complex

Mayor Harris has placed $3 million in his proposed fiscal year 2003 budget to complete the Central Oahu Regional Park tennis complex. While the City is close to completing the first phase of 20 courts, which may open as soon as June, 2002, to complete the facility it needs to build a 5,000 seat stadium along with a locker, lounge, administrative and classroom area as well as four additional courts.

Mayor Harrisí proposal requires City Council approval. The Mayorís budget has come under stricter scrutiny from the Council, given the administrationís failure to follow through on privatization of the new Waipio Point soccer facility, thus resulting in additional municipal annual maintenance outlays exceeding $750,000. Some City Council members have questioned the propriety of spending additional money on Central Oahu Regional Park projects, including tennis, unless the administration privatizes operation and maintenance functions.

The Foundation and HI-5 Sports have combined to present Mayor Harris with a financially viable operational and maintenance proposal for the facility.  Given this proposal, Foundation executive director Mark Beede has contacted and met with each City Council member to urge passage of the 2003 fiscal year budget as it relates to the tennis facility