Item 4DItem 4D Approve SPDC Matching Funds in the amount of $30,000 from the Southlake Girls Softball Association for Bob Jones Park Softball Complex Improvements
SPDC Matching Funds Request
Proposed Project Improvements:
Expand concrete around concession area and install (8) concrete pads ($6,000)
Purchase (8) new 6’ expanded metal benches ($4,000)
Purchase and install security lighting, playground area lighting, and warm-up area lighting ($42,900)
Purchase of master turf field surfacing material for batting cage and pitcher warm-up area ($3,600)
Drainage improvements at batting cages ($3,500)
Total Estimated Cost = $60,000
50% Matching Funds Request = $30,000
SPDC Matching Funds Request
The proposed improvements will:
provide for additional security and usage lighting between fields and in the plaza area
No increase in foot candles along the perimeter of the fields
improve drainage in the batting cage area
reduced maintenance and improved use
establish defined warm-up areas for pitching
added protection for spectators
reduction in fence damage
improve the entrance walkway
SPDC Matching Funds Request
Surface & Drainage Improvements
Expand Concrete
Pitcher Warm-up Area
Security, Warm-up and Playground Area Lighting
8 New Benches
SPDC Matching Funds Request
FY 2006-07 SPDC Matching Funds Budget = $100,000
Allocations to date:
- $46,950 (KSB Hippo & TPWD Trail Grant w/Southlake Mounted Patrol)
If approved in the amount of $30,000, an unencumbered balance of $23,050 would remain
Parks Board recommended (5-0) at their March 26, 2007 meeting.
SPDC to consider prior to City Council at their April 3, 2007 meeting.
Staff is available for questions and seeks Council direction.
SPDC Matching Funds Request