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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 DSG Renovation Master Plan j.� o � 19 i � STAFF REPORT � � PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION DATE: March 21,2016 T0: Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM: Micki Cronin, Assistant Director of Parks and Community .���� (�,d��'�--' Services $�16�E�.T: Dublin Sports Grounds Renovation Master Plan By:Meg{ian Tiernan, Facilities Development Manager IXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Parks and Community Services Commission shall receive a report on the progress of the Dublin Sports Grounds Renovation Master Plan project. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Dublin Sports Grounds Renovation Master Plan project will be funded by two Housing-Related Parks Grants totaling$599,025. A first phase project will expend at least $432,500 in grant funds that expire at the end of F'Y 2015-16. The second grant in the amount of$166,575 expires at a later date and can be used to fund installation of items purchased but not yet installed after the June 2016 deadline. RECOMMENDATION: Receive the Report. DESCRIPTION: The Dublin Sports Grounds Renovation Master Plan project provides for the review and planning for renovation of the Dublin Sports Grounds located at Dublin Boulevard and Civic Plaza. A xenovarion master plan will be prepared to identify improvements to be phased over tune and as funding becomes available. The proposed renovation project will address site accessibility issues, replace the playground surfacing, future upgrades to the play equipment, provide shade at baseball dugouts, and provide signage. Additionally, approximately 180,000 square feet west of Soccer Field #3 has not been previously improved and modifications in that area may include installation of a sand channel drainage system, irrigation upgrades and new turf. The landscape architectural firxn of RRM Design Group has been hired to prepare the park renovation master plan. RRM has conducted interviews with primary stakeholders including representatives from Dublin-based ITEM NO: 8.1 sports groups, and City and maintenance Staff to gather information regarding usage and priorities for improvements. Additionally, a community meeting was held on Wednesday, February 3 in which invitations were sent to Dublin-based sports groups and nearby neighbors within a 1200-foot radius. Staff intends to schedule future community meetings to gather additional input for the renovation master plan and anticipates that the renovation mastex plan will be complete by the end of December 2016. The City has received two grants Housing-Related Parks Grants totaling $599,025. The first grant in the amount of$432,500 expires in June 2016 and must be expended by the Ciry prior to that date. The terms of the grant allow the funds to be used for a variety of expenditures including consultant fees, site improvements and equipment with a useful life of more than 2 years. Based on information gathered to date from the stakeholder interviews, Staff and RRM are working on a list of potential improvements to expend the grant funds prior to the expiration date. The draft list includes • Consultant fees • Dugout shade structures • Drinking Fountains (ADA accessible) � Prefabricated Score Booths • Trash&Recycling Containers • Planting&Irrigation modifications • Electrical upgrades (new conduit and wiring on west side) • Maintenance equipment Staff and RRM are working to define the final list of eligible grant funded improvements to be purchased and /or installed prior to the expiration date of the first grant. The second grant in the amount of $166,575 expires at a later date and can be used to fund installation of items purchased but not yet installed after the June 2016 deadline. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACH M ENTS: None. 2of2