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The only bid for a rip-and-replace turf job at Minto Field would put a huge dent in a city fund reserved for parks which could serve residents across Ottawa.

As of April 30, which is the most recent tally available, the citywide cash-in-lieu of parkland account has about $1.96 million available, after other spending commitments are taken into consideration.

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The city received one bid to replace the artificial turf at Minto Field. Centaur Products quoted a price of $1,178,330 before tax.

The city continues to evaluate the bid and has not yet awarded a contract.

The citywide cash-in-lieu of parkland account has been eyed as the funding source to pay for the turf job, although that was when the city thought the work would cost about $500,000.

The account collects money from builders who can’t provide park space; in other words, it’s a payment in lieu of not being able to meet the city’s development conditions.