Thirty Percent of the park bond funds have been allocated to the renovation and expansion of DeKalb's park system. The capital improvements to park and recreation facilities have been programmed into two phases. Phase I projects address critical safety repairs and renovations to existing park facilities. On September 11, 2001, the DeKalb Board of Commissioners appropriated $9,320,000 for the critical countywide Phase I projects listed below.
The second phase of capital improvement appropriations will address additional renovations and improvements to existing parks and the development of new parks and recreational facilities. Phase I: Repairs and Renovation ($9.3 million)
| PROJECT DESCRIPTION | Total |
| Athletic Field / Complex Renovation | $2,455,000 |
| Lighting / Pole Renovation | $2,315,000 |
| Wooden Bleacher Replacement | $225,000 |
| Swimming Pool Renovation | $1,315,000 |
| Tennis / Mutil - Purpose Ct. Renovation | $498,800 |
| Play Equipment Replacement | $125,000 |
| Paving / Curb & Gutter | $191,000 |
| Lake / Dam Renovation | $440,000 |
| Roofing | $12,000 |
| Bridge Replacement | $65,000 |
| Cart Barn Replacement | $60,000 |
| Countywide Asbestos Abatement Study | $65,000 |
| Sub Total | $7,766,800 |
| Add 20% (Design Contingency) | $1,553,360 |
| Grand Total | $9,320,160 |
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