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Action on Motion to Proceed with bidding process and construction for the Bob Shelden Athletic Complex Renovation Project.
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Summary:
The City Council has determined the Bob Shelden Athletic Complex Renovation to be a priority project. Last year, a resolution was adopted authorizing the 2019 Series, $7.1M Bond to fund the Larson Ice Arena, Bob Shelden and additional infrastructure upgrades. Staff recommends Council's approval to proceed with bidding and construction services for the Bob Shelden Athletic Complex Renovation Project. The anticipated cost of the construction and engineering services is $2.8M.
Background:
The current Bob Shelden Field Complex was originally constructed in 1968 and includes a joint use, full-sized natural grass baseball field and a full-sized football field. The field includes a lighting system installed in 1980, permanent bleachers installed in 1989, irrigation system installed in 1990, bullpen area, electronic scoreboard, concrete dugouts, and roofed grandstand seating with a press box. Other buildings within the complex include a ticket booth/utility building and a maintenance/garage building originally built with the facility in 1968. The concession stand/restroom building was replaced in 2011. A shared-use parking lot serves the baseball field complex as well as adjacent youth baseball/softball fields of the Dwiggins-Medary Complex and the Brookings High School Track Facility.
Funding approval for the Bob Shelden Athletic Field Complex Renovation is necessary prior to bidding the project. The facility is located at 621 Medary Avenue and is adjacent to the High School campus. The complex is one of the primary amenities in the Dwiggins-Medary Community Park. The City-owned facility is a dual-purpose athletic field and hosts youth baseball activities under the auspices of the City's Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department. Due to its age, the facility and many of its components are in need of replacement....
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