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M E M O R A N D U M
October 13, 2015
TO:
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
FROM:
Chris Tribble, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT:Approve Southlake Parks Development Corporation Matching
Funds request from The Miracle League of Southlake to
contribute to the construction costs of the Texas Rangers
Miracle League Field at Bicentennial Park
Action Requested
: City Council approval of Southlake Parks Development
Corporation (SPDC) Matching Funds request from The
Miracle League of Southlake (MLS) to contribute to the
construction costs of the Texas Rangers Miracle League
Field at Bicentennial Park.
Background
Information:
The Department of Community Services received a request
from MLS for a 100% match of a proposed $2,000 cash
contribution toward the construction cost of the Texas
Rangers Miracle League Field at Bicentennial Park. The total
construction cost for the field is estimated to be
approximately $485,000.
MLS previously requested SPDC matching funds of
$1,661.60 in May 2014,$10,250 in April 2013 and $50,000
in September 2012 for the field, which Park Board, SPDC
and City Council approved. MLS plans to continue their fund
raising efforts to contribute further to the construction costs
of the field.
In addition to matching funds contributions, in February
2013, the City Council approved the Texas Rangers Miracle
League Field Naming Rights Sponsorship Agreement in the
amount of $100,000 in partnership with Texas Rangers
Foundation and Miracle League of Southlake
The development of aTexas Rangers Miracle League Field
is included in the Bicentennial Park Master Plan adopted by
the City Council on September 18, 2012, and within the 2030
Parks, Recreation & Open Space/Community Facilities
Master Plan adopted by the City Council on March 19, 2013.
City of Southlake Values:
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Meeting Date October 20, 2015
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The field was constructed as part of Phase II of the
Bicentennial Park redevelopment. A dedication ceremony for
Bicentennial Park Phase II was held May 16, 2015, to
feature the Texas Rangers Miracle League Field.
Use of SPDC matching funds for the field is an opportunity
for the City to optimize resources through its collaboration
with The Miracle League of Southlake to reduce costs and
add service value.
Funding is available in the SPDC Matching Funds budget.
Staff has reviewed the current request and recommends
approval based on the request meeting the criteria
designated within the SPDC Matching Funds Policy.
The Parks and Recreation Board recommended approval (6-
0) at their September 14, 2015 meeting. SPDC
recommended approval (6-0) at the meeting held October 6,
2015.
A copy of the SPDC Matching Funds application is included
for your review in the packet.
Financial
Considerations:
Approval of the matching funds request will assist with
offsetting the capital construction costs of the Texas
Rangers Miracle League Field. MLS also plans to further
contribute to the construction costs of the field.
The SPDC Matching Funds Budget available balance is
approximately $236,877. If the SPDC Matching Funds
request from The Miracle League of Southlake for $2,000 is
approved, an unencumbered balance of approximately
$234,877 will remain in the Matching Funds budget.
The most recent approved requests for SPDC matching
funds are:
Bob Jones Nature Center organization for up to
$50,000 toward development of a pollinator garden at
City of Southlake Values:
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Meeting Date October 20, 2015
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the Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve (November
2014)
Miracle League of Southlake for $1,661.60 toward
construction cost for the Texas Rangers Miracle
League Field at Bicentennial Park (May 2014)
2012/13 Leadership Southlake Class for up to
$25,000 for signage at BJNCP (April 2013)
Miracle League of Southlake for $10,250 toward
construction cost for theTexas Rangers Miracle
League Field at Bicentennial Park (April 2013)
Miracle League of Southlake for $50,000 toward
construction cost for the Texas Rangers Miracle
League Field at Bicentennial Park (September 2012)
Strategic Link
:
focus areas of Quality Development and Partnerships and
Volunteerism and meets the Corporate Objectives to Provide
Attractive and Unique Spaces for Enjoyment of Personal
Interests,Actively Promote Opportunities for Partnerships
and Volunteer Involvement,Invest to Provide and Maintain
High Quality Public Assets, and Collaborate with Select
Partners to Implement Service Solutions.
Citizen Input/
Board Review
: The Miracle League of Southlake Board of Directors has
authorized the commitment of funds in the amount of $2,000
towards the construction cost of the Texas Rangers Miracle
League Field.
Parks & Recreation Board recommended approval (6-0)
September 14, 2015
SPDCrecommended approval (6-0) October 6, 2015
City Councilto consider October 20, 2015
Legal Review
: N/A
City of Southlake Values:
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Meeting Date October 20, 2015
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Alternatives
: Alternatives may include the following:
Approve as presented
Approve with input as desired
Decision not to approve
Supporting
Documents
:
Request from The Miracle League of Southlake
SPDC Matching Funds Request Application Form
Bicentennial Park Master Plan
Staff
Recommendation
: City Council approval of the Southlake Parks Development
Corporation Matching Funds request from The Miracle
League of Southlake in the amount of $2,000 cash
contribution for construction cost of the Texas Rangers
Miracle League Field at Bicentennial Park
City of Southlake Values:
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