04-23-07 Special Called Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors

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~~ Joint Venture Sports Complex Project Report 4B Board Meeting March 5, 2007 Overview In 2002 citizens of La Porte approved the sale of General Obligation bonds to provide: a) $1.2M for the development of the City's 33 acre west side park property located on Canada Road, and b) $2M for the development of a youth baseball complex. Since that time the City has undergone preliminary discussion with the City of Pasadena and, to a lesser degree with Harris County, to participate in a joint venture sports complex located just south of Fairmont Parkway and east of the Pasadena Convention Center on land owned by the City of Pasadena, but located in the City of La Porte's extra-territorial jurisdiction. Council Direction In September 2006 Council directed staff to implement a conceptual design and preliminary cost estimate for the project. The report provided back by Randall- Porterfield Architects, Inc. includes a conceptual design, and preliminary cost estimate for the project, and is enclosed for your review. Report Summary Conceptual Design - The conceptual design shows a total of 23 fields, 9 of which are designated as La Porte Fields and two "Shared Fields", % usage of each of these fields would be designated for La Porte, making our total number of 10 fields. Pasadena would have 12 fields, with % usage of the two "Shared Fields", making a total of 13 fields for their operations which is acceptable to them. This design, while still conceptual, shows that we can get a working design that will meet both cities' needs for the project. The design provides 920 parking spaces, with overflow parking available through a pedestrian bridge and pathway to the Pasadena Convention Center parking areas. The design also provides pavilions for restrooms, concessions, and shelter from inclement weather, as well as play areas that include basketball, volleyball and children's play activities, and a Dog Park. Preliminary Cost Estimate -The total preliminary numbers for the project, including contingency and an 8% annual inflation factor, is $12,525,488. Overall, through cost sharing, aggressive marketing, and design modification and monitoring, the Pasadena and La Porte staff are confident that La Porte's share of the project can be reduced to $3.5M.