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Memn to Barry Bauer Page 2� [eam began to laok a[ how we could maximize the use of the enisting facilities without reducing the playing area. � 1T.e key ingredients became the overlapping of field areas for different spor[ seasona and relocatiag the existing facilities to allow for greater comm�mity access. The following timeline. cos[s and ra[ionals axe broken down on a per year basis that extends over four years: ' 1978 - The planning teams number ane priority was the establishment oi turf, which would allow for a good fouadat3on frvm which to build all futuze facilities. The major item that vas felt a necessity in establishing turf-wae the Snstallaiion of an�mdergro�md irrigation syatem which vould greatly assiat in the establishment of turf and allow for pzoperly managed maintenance pragram. The major consideratioa or drawback in the irrigation syatem centera aro�md the poteatial shortage of water in fu[ure years. Thexe arn 3 reasona why we felt an irrigaeion system would be of the gseateet benefit: 1. Will reduce the overall maintenance program, 2. The water costs are reduced by havlag the system deaigned for one specif3c facility, 3. It is [he anly proven way to establish and maintain turf on a heavily used athletic facility. T4e to[al coat of the irrigation system will be about $15,000.00 including design, fixturna, installa[ion and warranty. Before [he irrigation sys[em can be installed a comprehensive grading plan will be developed, followed by complete re-grading of the site. The projected coexs for the engineer consul[ant work including the final grade plan is $1,000.00 aad the ac[ual grading is projected at $5,000.00. The eatablishment of turf would coat about 57,000.00 which includea seed, fertilizer, blarlc dirt and disc-anchoring. The fival cast vould be ag-lime for the infields of [he baseball area @$600.00/field or 52,400.00. A recap of the 1978 projec[ions is as falla�as: Development of grading plan $1,000.00 Gcading $5,000.00 Irrigation System $15,000.00 Turf eatablishment $7,000.00 Ag-lime for infields $2,400.00 Total $30,400.00 1979 - The major project proposed foz 1979 is the conatruc[ion and relocation of the four tennis courts. As staied the existing courta are in gz.at need of repair� including resurfacing, fencing, color coaCing and new fence poete. The exieting plart pmposea [hat the four exiating courte be used for basketball, hard court surface for wlleyball, four equare, etc. or as � practice courts or overflow courta.