Item 4H
Approve purchases with A-Turf for installation of synthetic turf surfacing
Item 4H
Good evening Mayor and members of the City Council. This is Candice Edmondson and I am presenting Item 4H for your consideration.
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Requested Action
City Council approval of purchases with A-Turf for installation of synthetic turf surfacing at Bob Jones Park for an amount not to exceed $55,000
With this item staff is seeking City Council approval of purchases with A-Turf for installation of synthetic turf surfacing at Bob Jones Park for an amount not to exceed $55,000
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Background Information
Improvements at Bob Jones Park
Softball Batting Cages
Cricket Pitch
Installation of synthetic turf surfacing
SPDC Matching Funds projects
In FY 2018, the Parks Division will be completing two (2) projects that require the installation of synthetic turf surfacing. These projects are improvements to the softball batting
cages and cricket pitch at Bob Jones Park, which were both previously approved through the SPDC Matching Funds program.
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A-Turf Contract
Provided estimates for both projects totaling $53,591
$43,183 for softball batting cages
$10,408 for cricket pitch
NJPA Cooperative Purchasing Vendor
Satisfies bid requirements for
City of Southlake and State of Texas
A-Turf, an industry leader of synthetic athletic surfaces, has submitted estimates for materials and installation on both projects in the total amount of $53,591. The estimates include
$43,183 for the softball batting cages and $10,408 for the cricket pitch.
A-Turf is an approved vendor with NJPA cooperative purchasing and may provide athletic surfaces through NJPA
Contract #082114-CTP. Use of the cooperative purchasing agreement satisfies bid requirements for both the City of Southlake and State of Texas
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A-Turf Facts
Founded in 2002
Located throughout the US
Known for building and installing premier athletic fields for all competitive levels across the nation
Synthetic turf partner for Miracle
League
A-Turf was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Western New York, with sales offices and installation crews located throughout the United States. A-Turf has a strong reputation for
building and installing premier athletic fields across the nation. They have completed projects for little league baseball fields, college and high school athletic fields, professional
football stadiums and indoor practice facilities. A-Turf is The Miracle League’s exclusive synthetic turf partner.
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Financial Considerations
Purchase exceeds $50,000 and requires City Council approval
Funding available in the FY 2018:
Parks General Fund
SPDC Fund
Since the combined cost of the athletic surfacing in the estimates exceeds $50,000, City Council’s approval is required per the City’s purchasing guidelines.
Funding for improvements
to the softball batting cages and cricket pitch is provided for in the FY 2018 Parks General Fund and Southlake Parks Development Corporation Fund budgets.
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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
C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment
C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement
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
This request is linked to the City’s Strategy Map related to the focus area of Performance Management & Service Delivery and meets the corporate objectives to collaborate with select
partners to implement service solutions and invest to provide and maintain high quality public assets.
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Questions? Chris Tribble – (817) 748-8021
This concludes my presentation. If you have any questions you can reach Director Chris Tribble at (817) 748-8021 or myself at (817) 748-8311. Thank you for your consideration.
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