Item 4I
SPDC Matching Funds Request Southlake Girls Softball Association
Item 4I
This item concerns a Southlake Parks Development Corporation Matching Funds request from Southlake Girls Softball Association.
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Approval of SPDC Matching Funds Request from SGSA
Batting Cages Improvements at Bob Jones Park
Requested Action
Batting Cages
The purpose of this item is City Council to consider approval of the SPDC Matching Funds request from Southlake Girls Softball Association to share the costs of improvements to the batting
cages at Bob Jones Park.
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Proposed (Concrete/Artificial Turf)
Current
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Benefits of Project
Improvements to Batting Cages provide:
All-weather batting cages
Extended lifespan of pitching machines due to reduced wear and tear caused by dirt
Eliminate need to maintain dirt
in cages
Approval of request will substantially offset City cost to make needed improvements
The request includes replacement of the batting cage dirt with concrete and artificial turf. These improvements will allow the batting cages to be all-weather, reduce wear and tear on
the pitching machines by removing the dirt that gets into them, and eliminate the need to maintain the dirt in the cages. Approval of a matching funds request will assist with offsetting
capital costs of a project.
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Criteria Review
SPDC Matching Funds Policy:
Extent to which the project is consistent with the overall intended use of the City’s parks as per the adopted Southlake 2030 PROS/CF Master Plan
Project
Evaluation Criteria
Overall benefit of the project to Southlake residents
Funding available for the project
The Parks Board and SPDC’s recommendation to approve this request was based on their consideration of the project meeting these criteria points.
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Background Information
SGSA proposes 100% match of $37,500 cash contribution for batting cages improvements
Estimated Total = $75,000
The Matching Funds Request proposes 100% match of $37,500 cash contribution for the batting cages improvements project. The total estimated cost of the project is $75,000 and includes
construction of a concrete base and synthetic turf to match existing grade.
Southlake Girls Softball Association proposes to contribute $37,500 in matching funds, which is one-half
the cost, with the other half of the cost to be matched with SPDC funds.
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City of Southlake Strategy Map
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing
efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability.
C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security
C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region
C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment
Serve our Customers
Manage the Business
B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines
B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism
B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices
B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement
B6 Optimize use of technology
Provide Financial Stewardship
Promote Learning and Growth
F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget
F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets
F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards
F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls
L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it
L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce
L4 Recognize & reward high performers
L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization
C6 Enhance the sense of
community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities
L6 Foster positive employee engagement
Deliver on Our Focus Areas
C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement
C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
This item is linked to the City’s Strategy Map related to the 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.
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Board / Council Review
Park Board recommended (7-0) Jan 9, 2017
SPDC recommended (6-0) Jan 17, 2017
City Council consideration Feb 7, 2017
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Questions?
This concludes the presentation and I’m happy to answer any questions.
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