TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Kristoff Bauer, ICMA - CM, Deputy City Manager
FROM: Michael Gibson, Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Director
Tracey Broyles, Budget and Evaluation Director
DATE: June 26, 2017
RE:
Title
Authorization to Accept Grant Funding for a Universally-Accessible Sports Field at Massey Hill Recreation Center and Adoption of Capital Project Ordinance Amendment 2017-39
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
District 2
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 4 - The City of Fayetteville will be a highly desirable place to live, work and recreate with thriving neighborhoods and a high quality of life for its citizens
Executive Summary:
The City has received notification of a grant award from the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation through the Connect North Carolina Bond (CNCB) Grant program. This $250,000 grant will be used in conjunction with parks & recreation bond proceeds and the Baseball Tomorrow grant to support the conversion of the existing baseball field at the Massey Hill Recreation Center to a universally-accessible playing field. Staff is seeking authorization to accept the grant award and adoption of Capital Project Ordinance Amendment 2017-39 to appropriate the grant funding.
Background:
In March 2016 voters approved a $35 million parks and recreation bond referendum. Among the proposed projects included in that referendum were upgrades to seven existing parks. The park at the Massey Hill Recreation Center was included as one of the seven parks proposed for upgrades. This facility is currently home to our Buddy Sports Program, which offers inclusive play for children with disabilities for sports including flag football, baseball, soccer and basketball.
The baseball field at the Massey Hill Recreation Center has been hosting Buddy Baseball practices and games with a rubberized surface covering the infield baselines. This temporary surface provides minimal access to ...
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