SARPY COUNTY- The Sarpy County Board took the first steps toward complying with new standards being imposed by Major League Baseball for bringing the 11-year-old Werner Park up to par.

The board voted 4-0 to enter into a $76,000 contract with DLR Group Inc. to come up with designs for the renovation of existing areas. Those renovations will include locker rooms for female staff members, an expanded weight room and a players lounge, among other improvements.

The total anticipated construction cost for the park to meet MLB’s standards is $500,000. Construction is expected to begin in October and span through March 15th.

The total anticipated construction cost for the park to meet MLB’s standards is $500,000.

In addition to the MLB-required improvements, the county will undertake three capital improvements projects that are estimated to cost $184,000. These projects include a new paved entrance, concrete repair, and carpet replacement within administrative offices.

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