FY24 Adopted Budget

Capital Improvement Plan 2023-2027 City of Iowa City, Iowa

2023 2027 thru

Department PARKS & RECREATION

Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson

Type Multi-Phase

R4374

Project #

Useful Life 15 years

Project Name Mercer Park Ball Diamond Improvements

Category Parks Maintenance

Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)

MATCH % VARIES GRANTEE NONE

TIF DISTRICT None PLAN None

Status Active

Description First phase will implement field playability enhancements, safety improvements, and increased accessibility. The second phase will include new fence lines, shade structures and complex amenities. This includes the concession area, entrance and plaza area. Total Project Cost: $1,150,000

Justification Hitchcock Design has been contracted to evaluate the complex for draining, safety and access priorities. Mercer Park Ball Diamond 1 is the premier large field in our system. It is used primarily by City High for varsity baseball and adult baseball league rentals. The proposed improvements will improve field drainage, player safety, and accessibility limitations.

Prior

Expenditures

Total

2023

2024

2025

2026

2027

55,000 910,000 45,000 40,000

55,000 910,000 45,000 40,000

100,000

PLANNING/DESIGN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

Total

CONTINGENCY

1,050,000

1,050,000

Total

Prior

Funding Sources GENERAL FUND GO BONDS-GENERAL PURPOSE

Total

2023

2024

2025

2026

2027

350,000 700,000

350,000 700,000

100,000

Total

1,050,000

1,050,000

Total

Budget Impact/Other The conversion to synthetic turf would decrease continuing maintenance costs and allow for increased play through a longer season. The effect on the operating budget would be positive, and is expected to be between $10,000 and $20,000 per year. This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the future.

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