HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - December 5, 2012 C-03AGENDA ITEM C''03
CITY OF LODI
• COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bid for the
Zupo Field Outfield Wall Renovation Project
MEETING DATE: December5,2012
PREPARED BY: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for
bid for the Zupo Field Outfield Wall Renovation Project.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The existing outfield wall at Zupo Field is currently constructed of
plywood panels and wood stringers that are supported by metal
posts. The vast majority of this aged material is in very poor
condition. Users of the adjacent Lawrence Park have been able to
enter Zupo Field by pushing through rotted wooden fencing.
A representative of American Legion baseball — which uses Zupo Field -- and park staff have discussed
solutions to replacing the deteriorated outfield wall. Based on our discussions, as well as by consulting
other park facility managers, staff recommends replacing the existing outfield wall wings with privacy
chain-link fencing. The chain-link has a long lifespan and requires little maintenance.
Mark Armstrong, an advocate for American Legion baseball, has offered to lead a fund-raising effort that
would provide a source of funds for this renovation project. On November 14, 2012, the board of directors
for the Boosters of Boys and Girls Sports (BOBS) voted to accept donations raised by Mr. Armstrong and
deliver them to the City. The BOBS have committed $25,000 to this project, as shown in the
attached letterfrom President Eddie Long. Based on initial estimatesfrom a variety of fencing
contractors, $25,000 will cover project costs.
Plans and specifications are on file in the Recreation Division office at 125 N. Stockton Street.
This subject was brought to the Recreation Commission for action on December 4,2012. A blue sheet
indicating the Commission's recommendation to the City Council will be distributed at this meeting.
Parks Division staff will be responsible for project oversight, assembling and training volunteers, specific
field work and supplying temporary construction fencing. Several volunteer groups, including the BOBS,
have offered to help with numerous components of the overall project through the park superintendent's
supervision. The project demolition is slated to start February 11, 2013, with a completion date of
February 18, 2013, in time for the start of baseball season.
FISCAL IMPACT: This renovation project will have an immediate effect on ongoing
maintenance expenses. The projected life of the new fencing will be a
minimum of 20 years.
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APPROVED: r Af \J
Konradt Bartlam, City Manager
Adopt Resolution Approving Plans and Specificationsand Authorize Advertisement for Bid for the Zupo Field Outfield Wall
Renovation Project
FUNDING AVAILABLE: The BOBS have committed up to $25,000 for this project.
Jeff Hood
Director
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department
cc: CityAttomey
B.O.B.S.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
OFFICERS
Boosters of Boys/Girls Sports Organization
Parks & Recreation Department 125 N Stockton Street / Lodi, California 95240
Telephone (209) 333-6742
November 19,2012
TO: The City of Lodi Parks & Recreation, Cultural Services
FROM: The Boosters of Boys/Girls Sports (B.O.B.S.)
EDDIE LONG, PRESIDENT The Board of Directors of the Boosters of Boys/Girls Sports
JOHN PORTSCHELLER, v.P Organization voted in favor on a recent motion which stated "The
ROB SHEPARD, SECRETARY
STEVE BROWN, TREASURER B.O.B.S. will allocate up to and not exceeding $25,000 for a project that
BOARD OF DIRECTORS replaces the outfield fence at Tony Zupo Field". The project will be
RON BARONE spearheaded by the Lodi Legion Baseball group. The Lodi Legion
DAN BELDEN Baseball program is an existing activity which is sponsored by the
TED COFFEE
RICK ENGELHARDT B.O.B.S. The proposed completion date for this fence replacement project
THOMAS GORDNER
CHRIS HARRIS donation is set for March 1, 2013
MIKE HARTUNG
RAY HUEY JR
JAY KRANICH
JORDAN KRANICH
BOB LENTZ
TONI MEYERS
ROBERT PAINE Respectfully submitted,
KIM RUOFF
DRAKE SHERMAN
RACHELLESOTO
B.O.B.S. President
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Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Creating community throughpeople, parks &programs
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF HOOD, DIRECTOR
DATE: DECEMBER 5,2012
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM C-3
As a follow-up to Agenda Item C-3, please note that on Tuesday, December 4,
2012, the Recreation Commission voted unanimously (4-0) in support of the
recommendation to the City Council to approve plans and specifications and
authorize advertisement for bids for the Zupo Field Outfield Wall Renovation
Project.
There were no comments from the public regarding this item.
125N. STOCKTON STREET
LODI CA 95240
(209) 333-6742
www.lodi.gov