1999-02-01Special Called Workshop of City Council

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e e Relocate Girl's Softball Report, page 1 City of La Porte Parks and Recreation Department Report on Girl's Softball Field Conversion, Litt'e Cedar Bayou Park February 1, 1999 A. Historical Overview Girl's Softball is a growing and vibrant sport here in the City of La Porte. The (La Porte Girl's Softball Association) has operated girl's softball leagues in the City for many years. In recent years they have experienced growing pains in their present location due, in part, to the shared use of Lomax Park with other primary users. After exploring other options, staff recommended and the City Council approved a Capital Improvement expenditure of $200,000 to relocate the LPGSA fields from Lomax Park to Little Cedar Bayou Park in the current FY 1998-99 budget. LPGSA has also contributed funds totaling $3,500. The initial project included re-aligning the existing three adult softball fields for youth play (Le. making outfields shorter, removing grass from infields, installing fences, etc.) and remodeling the existing concession building to accommodate use by the LPGSA. To accommodate the expected future expansion of the youth softball program in the City, plans were made to add a fourth field to the Little Cedar Bayou Complex. This field would be started under the current capital program, and completed at a later date, as the need became apparent. B. Present Status of the Relocation Process I have attached a spreadsheet that shows our commitments to date, for the conversion process for Fields 1, 2, & 3. As shown, our expected commitments, barring any complications, are approximately $209,445. This includes lighting for Field 3, fence and dugout conversion and replacement for Fields 1, 2 & 3; and the addition of batting cages for use by youth softball. Also included are modifications of the concession facility and restrooms to add utility and convenience for the LPGSA and the end users. Staff has spoken with representatives of Pfeiffer Electric and Brooks Concrete and they are on-schedule for their major portions of this project. I am happy to report that, barring any unusual circumstances such as inclement weather or contractor delays, we believe we will be able to complete all the ongoing projects by the March 1st opening of the LPG~A season. I would like to take this opportunity to thank both the Planning Department and the Public Works Department for their wonderful assistance in moving this project along toward completion. Without their assistance, we would have been unable to complete this project in a timely manner. The Parks & Recreation Department, and I'm sure, LPGSA are very grateful for their assistance on this project.