HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 08 22 Regular Item 510- Request for Grand Opening of Central Winds Park Expansion
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 510
Consent
Informational
Public Hearing
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August 22, 2005
Regular Meeting
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REQUEST:
The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting the City Commission to
schedule the official Grand Opening of the Central Winds Park Expansion on
Tuesday, September 13, Thursday, September 15, Tuesday, September 20, or
Thursday, September 22,2005.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this item is schedule the date and for an official Grand
Opening of the Central Winds Park Expansion.
CONSIDERATIONS:
. The dates recommended are the best for Grand Opening participation from the sports
leagues due to scheduled games, practice rotation, and field maintenance.
. On September 4, 2001, the Citizens of Winter Springs approved a referendum to increase
their mileage .25 mills (total $ 3,400,000.00) to acquire the Central Winds Park
Expansion Property (27.65 Acres) and develop it.
. On October 10, 2001 the City Commission approved the purchase of the Parker Property
at a cash cost of $ 2,950,000.00.
. On October 29,2001 the City Commission established the Central Winds Park Expansion
AD HOC Advisory Committee.
. On March 11, 2002 and April 15, 2002 the City Commission reviewed and adopted the
Central Winds Park Expansion Concept Plan.
. On August 26, 2002 the City Commission voted to move forward with the two (2) state
grants to develop the park expansion.
. On September 23, 2002 the City Commission approved CPH to begin work for the
Engineering Services, Permitting, and Bidding of the Park Expansion.
. On March 14,2003 the City Commission awarded the bid to Clear, Grub, Grade and Pipe
the Park Expansion.
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. On July 28, 2004 the City Commission approved a Mediation Settlement Agreement with
the Contractor.
. On September 13, 2004 the City Commission awarded the bid for the irrigation of the
site.
. Fall 2004, Three (3) Hurricanes.
. December - January, 2004 Sunshine Building and Development does re-grade to the site
and clay spreading.
. On December 13, 2004, the City Commission awarded the bid for the Sodding and
Sprigging of the Site.
. March - July 2005 grow in of the Sea Dwarf Paspalum Sod and Sprigs.
. On July 11, 2005 the City Commission awarded bid for the Backstop Fencing.
. August 1, 2005 Grizzlies (Youth Football and Cheerleading begin use of the site).
. The total construction cost to date is $ 803,747.35.
FUNDING:
All necessary funding for the promotion and the ceremony will be taken from existing
budgeted promotional line code 7240-54800.
RECOMMENDA TIONS:
The Parks and Recreation Department is recommending that the City Commission
select Tuesday, September 13, Thursday, September 15, Tuesday, September 20, or
Thursday, September 22, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. as the official grand opening date for the
Central Winds Park Expansion.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
August 27, 2005
Promote to Media, Youth Groups, and public.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment #1
Schedule of Events.
COMMISSION ACTION:
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
GRAND OPENING OF THE CENTRAL WINDS PARK EXPANSION
6:00 PM
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
5:00 PM
SETUP
6:00 PM
EVENT BEGINS
MAYOR,COMMISSIONERS, CITY MANAGER, PARKS AND
RECREATION DIRECTOR AND SPORTS LEAGUE
REPRESENTATIVES WILL SPEAK (ON STAGE).
6:30 PM
OFFICULRfflBONCUTTING
6:35 PM TO 8:00 PM
SNACKS WILL BE SERVED ON THE PARK GROUNDS
AND LOTS OF SPORTS PRACTICE.