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TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and Recreation Director
BY: Chris Ball, Management Analyst c
DATE: November 6, 2017 (Meeting of November 15, 2017)
SUBJECT: Consider Update on Ball Wall Project at Mountain Meadows Park
(Project No. C0045)
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
Construction of a ball wall at a City park was first included as an objective in the City
Council's Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals and Objectives in 2006. Over the
ensuing years, this objective has been evaluated and modified several times, the details
of which were discussed in a staff report to Council on February 15, 2017. The purpose
of the ball wall is to provide a dedicated space where children can play a variety of
informal games centered on throwing or hitting a ball against a wall. Such games are
popular on school campuses, however the City does not currently offer such a facility at
any public park.
As noted in the February 15th staff report, the current plan to achieve this objective is to
install the ball wall at Mountain Meadows Park. This location has been recommended
by the Parks and Recreation Commission because it has sufficient space, a restroom,
and the ball wall will not interfere with other park uses. Additionally, a ball wall at this
location will be within easy walking distance from adjacent neighborhoods and the
adjacent school site. The proposed general location of the ball wall east of the restroom
building is identified in the Attachment. The exact placement will be determined by staff
in the field, taking existing grades into account to minimize construction costs.
On February 15th Council approved an agreement with Architerra, Inc. (Architerra) to
design and prepare plans and specifications for a ball wall at a cost of $9,600. The
contract included the preparation of two designs for the ball wall, one that would utilize
standard wood framing with plywood paneling, and another that would include steel
framing and high density polyethylene (HDPE) panels, to allow for construction cost
comparison between the two options. However, since that time staff has become aware
of pre-fabricated ball walls that can be purchased direct for approximately $7,500 and
installed without the need for custom design services. These ball walls are the same
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type that are typically seen on school campuses, and are made of weatherproof resin-
coated plywood supported by three steel support posts. Staff feels that the pre-
fabricated ball walls provide a high quality, cost-effective alternative to the custom
design and construction that was originally planned. A concrete pad onto which the pre-
fabricated ball wall would be installed will need to be constructed prior to the installation
of the pre-fabricated ball wall. The dimensions of the ball wall would be 16' wide by 12'
high, while the overall dimensions of the court would be approximately 16' wide by 50'
long. These court dimensions will allow for simultaneous play on both sides of the wall.
Staff will solicit bids for construction of the concrete pad and installation of the ball wall
over the next two months, with installation of the hand ball court planned for February of
2018.
Fiscal Impact
Total current funding for the project in the adopted FY 17/18 budget is $34,600, which
consists of $9,600 in Capital-Professional Services (55300) for design of the ball wall
and $25,000 in Improvements Other Than Buildings (55500) for construction. Staff
feels that the purchase and installation of a pre-fabricated ball wall can be achieved
within this budgeted amount. The cost of a pre-fabricated ball wall is estimated at
$7,500, and estimated costs installation of the pre-fabricated ball wall and concrete pad
are $20,000. If any budget adjustments are necessary, a budget line item transfer
within the project allocation would be all that is necessary to fund construction and
installation of the ball wall.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file report.
Attachment— Ball Wall location at Mountain Meadows Park
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