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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.04 LuckyStores/A'sYouthBaseballFlds ... . . CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 22, 1993 SUBJECT I. : Lucky stores/Oakland A's Youth Baseball Fi~lds Program Report by Diane Lowart, Recreation Director EXHIBITS ATTACHED : Application - Phase I RECO_OATION fJ..;~ Authorize Staff to submit a grant application FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Up to $117,500 in funding is available DESCRIPTION : For the past five years, Lucky stores and the Oakland A's have administered a special grant program which funds the construction or rehabilitation of youth baseball fields in selected Bay Area communities. Up to $117,500 in funding is available on an annual basis to any City or County government, or recreation and park district in Alameda County, Contra Costa County and, added this year, Santa Clara County. Projects submitted for funding under this program should include the following features: 1. Grass playing field with a defined infield suitable for youth baseball. The design should accommodate a 60' configuration, but may be expandable to 90'. 2. Irrigation and drainage systems. 3. Backstop and other fencing appropriate to the field location. 4. Bleacher seating for at least 300 spectators. 5. A lighted sign in a visible location identifying the site as "Lucky/A's Youth Baseball Field". 6. Other features (lights, dugouts, scoreboard, P.A., etc.), as can be included with the funds available. The City of Dublin has submitted applications for the past three years which have been unsuccessful. The projects for which funds were sought are as follows: 1. 1992 Dublin Sports Grounds: Construction of new 60' baseball field. 2. 1991 Dublin Sports Grounds: Construction of new 60' baseball field. 3. 1990 Dublin High School: Renovation of existing 90' baseball fields. Although the Dublin Sports Grounds 60' Baseball Diamond project has been unsuccessful in previous years, it is the only project currently identified that meets the criteria for funding. Construction of the 60' baseball diamond is currently included as part of Phase 1 of the Dublin Sports Grounds Renovation scheduled for Fiscal Year 1994-95. The estimated cost for Phase 1 is $208,675 and Park Dedication Funds are presently identified as the funding source for this project. Staff estimates that the cost to construct only the 60' baseball diamond and associated amenities in accordance with the grant requirements would be $131,250. .Thus, if the city was successful in receiving the grant funds, the Capital Improv.ement Program would need to be revised to reflect-this project in Fiscal Year 1993-94. --------/j(--/~--------------~--------------------------------------- ITEM NO~ COPIES TO: Parks and Recreation Commission CITY CLERK FILE I ,,e1610H~ol . . The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the application materials at their meeting of February 9, 1993 and recommended that the city submit an application for construction of the 60' baseball diamond at the Dublin Sports Grounds. In order to meet the application deadline of February 26, 1993, it is recommended that the :rCity Council tauthorize staff to submit the attached application tor funding throUgh the Lucky/A'S Youth Baseball Fields Program. . 199~ LUCe / A's YOUTH BAS~L FIELD APP~ICATION - PHASE I , APPLICANT CHECK ONE: 'j( City :J County o Special District o School District Zip: 94568 Name: City of Dublin Address:P. O. Box 2340 City: Dublin State: CA AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Richard C. Ambrose City Manager (510)833-6650 Phone Name Title CONTACT PERSON FOR PROJECT (if different): Diane Lowart Recreation Director (510)833-6645 Title Phone Name LOCATION OF FIELD: (Address including nearest cross street) Dublin Sports Grounds CHECK ONE: at' New Facility o Rehabilitation 6800 Dublin Boulevard (at Civic Plaza) Dublin, CA 94568 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WORK PROPOSED Construction of an additional 60-foot baseball field at the 23 acre Dublin Sports Grounds; scope of work includes site preparation, grading, infield construction, back- stop, turf and irrigation modifications/additions, bleacher seating and lighted scoreboard. LAND TENURE . eck One) CJ Owned in fee simple by applicant I. i o Available under lease. with years remaining (attach copy of lease) ::( Other (explain) Property deeded to City by Federal Government for use as a public park. In the event that property is no longer used and malntalned as publlC parK and recreaclonal area, property Would any funds over and above those provided by Lucky / A's be used !.g.. finance work on this project? ;J(Yes 0 No . .., , ..~. If yes, ';J ~--:~. .~. -~-;:. .. .- ~. Amount: $13,750 c." ,..:.~~ ". ... ~. .. ..;..~ ~:t -. . .~ SourCe(s):"Park. D'~dicatioI! : ..(. .Restrlction (if any):"-. Funds"- . -'-' ~ ..........' . ....-,..,r' .".... .<:i. ~ . ~~ . h." . .'~ ;"7';'" :0... . '.~:.~'i~....,_.:: ~::.~ ~~ ...NameOf the.communlty day contact for Oakland A's ~oupSales Dep6rtrn.ent: .... .,.-,..-..... . Tracy 0' shi,d, Recreation Supervisor._ .PhQna: (51-0) 829-4932 - I certify that the information contained in this application, including required attachments, is accurate and that I have read and understand the information, assurances and requirements of this program. SIGNED: DATED: 2-23-93 Applicant's Authorized Representative City Manager I certify that the work proposed in this project is consistent with all relevant land use and zoning requirements. SIGNED: DATED: 2-23-93 Representative of Applicant's Planning Agency Planning Director ..... ..... .... ... ..... ... ........... Please return completed application to: Andy Dolich Oakland Athletics Baseball Co. Oakland Coliseum Oakland, CA 94621 . . . . 1993 LUCKY/A'S YOUTH BASEBALL FIELDS PROGRAM PROJECT PROPOSAL The project provides for the construction of a new 60-foot baseball diamond at the Dublin sports Grounds. The scope of work includes site preparation, grading, infield, backstop, turf and irrigation mOdifications/additions, bleacher seating and a lighted scoreboard. The project was identified as a result of a master plan report that was prepared for the DUblin sports Grounds during Fiscal Year 1989-1990. The major design objective of the DUblin sports Grounds Master Plan was to expand the park and recreational potential of the site in order to provide much needed recreational facilities, and to improve existing site conditions to facilitate maintenance. criteria for the design and arrangement of park facilities included a thorough analysis of existing and future considerations affecting the site, maintenance, and sports league requirements. A copy of the proposed master plan for the DUblin sports Grounds which shows the location of the new 60-foot baseball diamond is attached. The DUblin sports Grounds is a 23 acre park which serves as the focal point for youth baseball programs in the community. The park is located on Dublin Boulevard across the street from the award winning DUblin civic Center. It's location adjacent to I-580 gives the park high visibility from the freeway. The Dublin sports Grounds is a multi-use park and has one 90-foot baseball diamond, three 60-foot baseball diamonds, two lighted softball fields and eight soccer fields. The park is utilized to capacity from March through mid-December by Dublin Little League, Dublin united Soccer League, Dublin Adult Soccer and city Adult softball Leagues. The construction of an additional 60-foot baseball diamond at the Dublin sports Grounds will provide additional field space for the rapidly expanding Dublin Little League program. Five years ago, Dublin Little Lea9ue was made up of about 400 children. There are now more than 800 Llttle Leaguers. consequently, Dublin Little League must utilize the softball fields at the sports Grounds for baseball games in order to accommodate the demand for field space. Obviously this is less than ideal. This project is currently scheduled for construction during Fiscal Year 1994-1995, however if the city to receive grant funds through the Lucky/A's program, the project could be constructed during the upcoming fiscal year, resulting in an additional playing field for the 1994 baseball season.