REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Sean Crumby, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Brian Polivka, Contract Administrator
Subject:
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Approve a one-time reallocation of $250,000 of HB Recovery funds for unscheduled turf replacement at the HB Sports Complex outdoor soccer arena
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Statement of Issue:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize reallocation of $250,000 from HB Recovery funds toward the unscheduled replacement of artificial turf at the HB Sports Complex outdoor soccer arena. A recent inspection determined that the arena surfacing must be replaced due to age related deterioration. Currently, those funds are budgeted for the World Skatepark Development Planning Project, which remains on hold.
Financial Impact:
If approved, $250,000 of HB Recovery Funds will be reallocated to the HB Sports Complex Outdoor Soccer Arena Improvement project. No additional appropriation is required to complete the improvements.
Recommended Action:
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Approve the reallocation of $250,000 of HB Recovery Funds toward the replacement of artificial turf surfacing at the Sports Complex outdoor soccer arena.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommendation, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
In 2006, several sections of the turf areas in the HB Sports Complex outdoor area were transitioned to artificial turf. Based on use levels within the Sports Complex, it was expected that the artificial turf would have a lifespan between 8-10 years. That original turf lasted approximately 10 years and was replaced in 2016. However, usage and programming at the arena have increased significantly over the last year under the new Sports Complex operators. The arena is now used seven days a week and has been experiencing increased wear. Throughout the arena, the turf is torn, exposing the rubber underlayment, and the seams are failing. While it was planned to include replacement of this turf into the Capital Improvement Program in Fiscal Year 23/24, it is recommended to expedite the replacement in Fiscal Year 22/23, in order to continue providing quality recreational facilities to the community.
Due to this immediate need, it is recommended that $250,000 of HB Recovery Funds be reallocated from the World Skatepark Development Planning Project to this HB Sports Complex Outdoor Soccer Arena Improvement project. Re-allocation of these funds will allow this project to move forward this fiscal year. The anticipated project completion timeline is Spring/Summer 2023.
The Skatepark project remains in its initial phases. Should the project move forward, funding discussions can be held at that time and included with future year budgets. If the reallocation is approved, approximately $150,000 of HB Recovery funds will remain budgeted towards the World Skatepark project.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal:
Infrastructure & Parks
Attachment(s):
1. Vicinity Map
2. Project Description