Savage Field Needs Assessment Master Plan Discussion Points

Savage Field Needs Assessment & Master Plan

Discussion Points � Needs Assessment & Master Plan Results � Proposed Plan � Costs � Needs � Safety Issues � About Savage Field � Environmental Impact

Proposed Plan � Gale Associates � Hired in Fall 2013 to conduct assessment & survey property � Needs Assessment & Master Plan completed May 2014 � $9, 000 funded through Revolving Fund � Two plans presented along with complete facility evaluation & feasibility study � Proposed Plan Reconstruct Softball field in new location Renovated Little League field New parking area for 77 cars Athletic field lighting for all amentities Skatepark, Playground/Splash Pad, Deck hockey Rink, and picnic pavillion � Walking path around property � � �

Costs � Consulting Services � � $45, 000 Town Meeting Article Covers phases 1 -4 (of 5 phases) for consulting services for proposed Master Plan � � Phase 1 – Background Investigation, Facility Assessment & Survey Phase 2 –Program Development, Schematic Design, and Cost estimates Phase 3 – Design Development and Preparation of Contract Documents Phase 4 – Permitting Assistance Services (Conservation Commission, Town of Clinton Planning Board, Tennessee Gas Co. , NPDES General Permit, Railroad Easement) � Project Construction � � ~$1, 653, 700. 00 to complete Conceptual Layout Option 2 PARC Grant Funding, private donations, & Town funds would be sought for construction phase Project could be divided into phases if needed Varying costs include Skatepark & Playground design and materials � Ongoing Maintenance � Existing Field Maintenance Costs – watering, mowing, fertilizing � New Maintenance Costs – Safety Inspections, Playground & Splash Pad repairs � Income Potential � Establish fee structure for all leagues & teams that use and rent fields � New program development – tournaments, skate park events, recreational activities � Parties, Functions, Special Events

Needs Park Facilities Evaluation Results from Needs Assessment: • Turf on both fields is in fair condition • Standing water an issue on both infields – neither field has formal under drainage system • Backstop and all fencing in poor condition • Spectator Seating at both fields in poor condition with no ADA accessibility • Both pitching and home plate areas in poor condition • Dugouts in poor condition • Field Lighting is outdated and not meeting safety lighting standards for play • No organized parking for park • Skatepark in poor condition • Basketball in good condition – recently re-built • Electrical Shed in good condition Overall, the fields & other park amenities are all in poor to fair condition. Safety hazards are present, ADA requirements are not being met, and programming needs are not being served.

Safety Issues �Player Wellbeing �Structural soundness of existing amenities �Site Security �ADA Requirements �Lighting

About Savage Field is located at the intersection of Water Street & Vale Street. It has home to many youth baseball and adult softball games, as well as recreational basketball and skate boarding. � Total Savage field property: ~7 acres � Maintained and managed by Parks & Recreation department � Current property used for recreation purposes � Property located within 100 -year flood zone of Nashua River � Tennessee Gas Line runs through property with easement restrictions � Old Railroad bed runs through property with easement restrictions

Environmental Impact �Drainage improvements �Parking improvements �Light “spillage” improved with new lighting system �Visual Integrity �Site Security �Easement restrictions

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