Item 4B
SPDC Matching Funds Request The Miracle League of Southlake
Item 4B
City Council approve SPDC Matching Funds request from The Miracle League of Southlake to contribute to the construction cost of the Miracle Field at Bicentennial Park
Requested Action
Background Information
Development of a Miracle Field is included in the Bicentennial Park Schematic Design adopted by the City Council on February 6, 2007
Development of a Miracle Field is included in the proposed Bicentennial Park Master Plan (2nd Reading September 18, 2012)
Construction of Miracle Field is included in second phase of improvements at Bicentennial Park (City Council
considering Site Plan September 18, 2012) (Construction to begin May 2013)
Background Information
City Council approved revised Matching Funds Policy March 20, 2012
Request is for a 100% match of a $50,000 cash contribution to the construction costs of the Miracle Field
Funding Match
Miracle League Cash Match $ 50,000
SPDC Matching Funds $ 50,000
$100,000 (Contributed to Construction)
Miracle Field estimated cost = $485,000
Miracle League anticipates additional matching funds requests for Miracle Field as funds are available through their fundraising efforts
Site Location
Benefits of Project
Miracle Field expands baseball opportunities for children with special needs
Miracle Field will enhance player and spectator experience of the game at Bicentennial Park
Approval of The Miracle League of Southlake matching funds request will substantially offset City cost of construction of the field
Park Board & SPDC Recommendation Criteria
Project is consistent with the overall intended use of the park per the adopted Master Plan
Project meets the project criteria defined in the SPDC Matching Funds policy
Linked to City’s Strategy Map and Focus Areas
Related to current funded CIP project and 5-yr CIP
Benefit Southlake residents
Enhance current parks and recreation system asset
Assist with acquisition of a capital purchase
Has useful life of at least 5 years
Accelerates completion of CIP or PROS-CF Master Plan project
Funding is available in FY 2012 SPDC Matching Funds budget
Review Points
SPDC Matching Funds Policy:
Park Board’s role is to consider viability of project to overall use of parks
SPDC’s role is to consider funding aspects
City Council makes final decision
CS Director determined project is consistent w/ Master Plan and evaluation criteria
SPDC Matching Funds budget contains a current available balance of $264,506.48
Beginning Yr SPDC Funds $357,206.48
SCLA Request (approved 5/1/12) - 92,700.00
SPDC Funds Available $264,506.48
Miracle League Request -$ 50,000.00
Balance $214,506.48
Financial Considerations
Additional Information
If approved, recognition of the matching funds contribution from Miracle League of Southlake will be provided by means of
Permanent plaque designated in the park
Letter from Mayor, SPDC President and Parks Board Chairman
Web presence
Press release
The Miracle League of Southlake Board Action
Miracle League of Southlake Board ratified the matching funds commitment and authorized payment of funds at their Board meeting held July 30, 2012
Board / Council Review
Park Board approved (7-0) Aug 22, 2012
SPDC approved (6-1; Zito) Sept 4, 2012
City Council consideration Sept 18, 2012
Questions? Chris Tribble