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MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION <br />FOR ~.'EA.RS 2005 - 2008 <br />Proiected Ongoing_Operating Cost Im acct <br />The existing river walks are used frequently and routine maintenance is required. Maintenance costs <br />will increase an additional $5,000 per year upon completion of the last phase of extensions. The <br />construction of a restroom and concession area will greatly enhance the East Race Waterway. <br />Increased operational costs of $5,000 annually due to increased staffing and supplies may be partially <br />offset by increased revenues from concession sales. These costs will be included in the Park <br />Department operating budget. <br />Belleville/Sheridan Upgrades $400,000 (2005-2007) <br />This project consists of renovating the existing baseball fields with new fencing, irrigation, <br />bleachers, and turf improvements. These improvements will be completed in two phases in years <br />2005 through 2006. To further enhancethe lbaseball-softball operations at Belleville, the third phase <br />of improvements will consist of acoin-operated batting cage/pitching machine and a small <br />playground complex near the baseball and softball fields for youngsters to use while adults are <br />playing ball. Alighted soccer field is plamZed as well. <br />Funding Source <br />Park Department Capital Funds <br />Activity Date <br />2005 $150,000 <br />2006 100,000 <br />2007 150.000 <br />TOTAL $400,000 <br />Projected Ongoing_Operating Cost Impact <br />The requests for ball diamonds continue to outnumber the fields available. Upon completion of this <br />project one more diamond will be available for public play. Operating costs for the maintenance of <br />this field will be $3,000 annually. To further enhance the park for player and family, phase three will <br />provide batting cages and a playground areas for children. Operating costs for the batting cages will <br />be $5,000 annually primarily for maintena~~ce supplies and staffing. This should be offset by the <br />revenue generated by the batting cages. The operational costs for the soccer fields will be <br />approximately $5,000 annually due to staffing, field supplies and utilities. These additional costs <br />will be included in the Park Department operating budget. <br />Erskine Golf Course Irrigation Upgrade $125,000 (2005) <br />This project is the continuation of the ongoing maintenance upgrades at the golf courses. <br />This repair at Erskine is due to the current age and condition of the present irrigation system, <br />Fundin Sg ource <br />Golf Non-reverting Capital <br />D-42 <br />