Summary
A $280,000 change order pushed discussion of the roughly $10 million Civic Center splash pad complex total. Councilperson Blake suggested the city budget more conservatively and consider an income-tax cut instead.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds $280,000 to a project totaling roughly $10 million.
Families using the Civic Center splash pad and slide complex.
Taxpayers are funding a design error the city had no part in making.
Mentions & discussions (12)
Flawed waterslide plans, stalled work and a growing bill for Mentor’s Civic Center Pool
Flawed waterslide plans, stalled work and a growing bill for Mentor’s Civic Center Pool Cleveland.com
Mentor City Council — 2026-07-07
The water slide project was stalled about eight months by utility design errors, and the contractor billed a $355,000 change order. Council approved $218,000 to restart work but held back the $137,112 delay charge, which the city will pursue through an insurance claim. Pool closed this year; targeted reopening in 2027 with completion by November.
Mentor City Council — 2026-05-05
Bad weather and 50-year-old underground infrastructure pushed the Civic Center pool opening to next year. Morton Park Pool and the Rec Center pools stay open, with discounted Morton seasonal passes this year.
Mentor Civic Center pool won’t open for 2026 swim season, city says
Mentor Civic Center pool won’t open for 2026 swim season, city says Cleveland 19 News
Mentor Civic Center Pool and Garfield Splash Pad won't open in 2026 due to 'unforeseen construction issues'
Mentor Civic Center Pool and Garfield Splash Pad won't open in 2026 due to 'unforeseen construction issues' WKYC
Mentor pool project delayed until 2027 season
Mentor pool project delayed until 2027 season FOX 8 News
Mentor Civic Center pool, Garfield Park splash pad won’t open this summer
Mentor Civic Center pool, Garfield Park splash pad won’t open this summer Cleveland.com
Mentor cancels 2026 swim season over ‘unforeseen construction’
Mentor cancels 2026 swim season over ‘unforeseen construction’ Cleveland 19 News
Upgrades added to Mentor’s $10M Civic Center pool makeover
Upgrades added to Mentor’s $10M Civic Center pool makeover Cleveland.com
Mentor City Council — 2026-02-17
A $280,000 change order pushed discussion of the roughly $10 million Civic Center splash pad complex total. Councilperson Blake suggested the city budget more conservatively and consider an income-tax cut instead.
Mentor approves $6M splash pad for Garfield Park
Mentor approves $6M splash pad for Garfield Park Cleveland.com
LEGAL NOTICE: MENTOR CIVIC CENTER SPLASH PAD REPLACEMENT
LEGAL NOTICE: MENTOR CIVIC CENTER SPLASH PAD REPLACEMENT City of Mentor, Ohio
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