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Resolution to Recommend Approval of a Contract with RMD Holdings to Renovate Softball and Baseball Fields at Veterans Memorial Park, Southeast Area Park, and West Park ($893,030.55) and Appropriate Funds (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to renovate softball and baseball fields at Veterans Memorial Park, Southeast Area Park, and West Park, and appropriate funds to approve a contract of $893,030.55.
The softball fields at Veterans Memorial Park, Southeast Area Park, and West Park, are in need of renovation to improve safety and enhance user experience. The fields slated for improvement/renovation have not undergone any major restoration work in more than 10 years. As infield material was added over that period of time a perched playing surface resulted, causing a lip to form at the transition areas at the front and rear of the infield. The perched infield also hinders surface drainage from the playing surface resulting in games being canceled due to rain events that may have otherwise been played if this condition did not exist. There have been improvements and innovations as it pertains to the infield “skin” which is currently comprised of flume sand and slag. The proposed red baked clay material is far less dusty, maintains its integrity when moisture levels are low and provides a safer and more consistent playing surface. All of the locations have irrigation systems of varying age and efficiency. Veterans Memorial Park, South East Area Park and West Park will receive irrigation system upgrades and automation resulting in more efficient and effective irrigation to improve turf quality.
The renovation of baseball and softball fields is noted in the 2011 - 2015 Parks & Recreation Open Space (PROS) Plan as part of the Parks system infrastructure needs assessment. Survey results gathered as part of the PROS Plan process revealed numerous concerns regarding poorly maintained ball fields. The public also provi...
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