SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a proposal by Construction Manager at Risk, Keystone Excavators, Inc. of Oldsmar, Florida, in the amount of $1,585,500 for the renovation of the West Multipurpose fields and lighting at Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
A master development and improvement plan was designed for the Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex in 2007. The first phase of this plan was the removal of the field house and construction of a new field to support local teams (2008-09). The second phase was the addition of a multipurpose building including restrooms, concessions and office/meeting room (2011-12). A third phase included the addition of a press box and storage area to service the numerous programs and activities held at the Complex (2014-15).
This contract is for the fourth phase of this plan which includes the construction of one full sized multipurpose field and one medium sized area for practices. The contract will include sitework, grading, additional soil, irrigation, drainage systems, retaining walls, sod and lighting. This contract also includes upgraded lighting of the existing two multipurpose fields which are being designed to be relocated in the future phases (5 and 6).
This renovation is needed in order to upgrade and improve the existing subpar multipurpose field areas on the western portion of the property for the benefit of our local cosponsor groups as well as to provide fields that will be able to host top level soccer and lacrosse events.
A fifth and sixth phase is planned for the future of the complex which will include the construction of parking, two renovated full sized multipurpose fields and restroom/pressbox to service the two major league baseball fields on the property. Funding for these phases are included in Penny for Pinellas IV and will be requested from the TDC Capital Funding Program.
This item supports the City Strategic Vision by providing quality facilities that meet the needs of the citizens of Clearwater and provides for more opportunities to promote sports tourism.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project 315-93655, Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A