City of Gainesville - File #: 150068.

• File #: 150068.
• Version: 4
• Name: Girls Place Referral to the Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Public Works Committee (B)
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/10/2015
• In control: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Public Works Committee
• On agenda: 2/18/2016
• Final action: 2/18/2016
• Title: Girls Place Referral to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (B) This item involves a proposal from Girls Place, Inc., for consideration of a partnership with the City of Gainesville to transform the infield of the existing track in Kiwanis Challenge Park into a multi-purpose recreational field, and place the land adjacent to Greentree Park on the Land Acquisition List. **STAFF AND GIRLS PLACE PRESENTATION 15 MINUTES**

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/18/2016	4	City Commission	Approved, as shown above	Pass
1/14/2016	3	Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Public Works Committee	Discussed
9/10/2015	2	Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Public Works Committee	Discussed
7/2/2015	1	City Commission	Referred

Title
Girls Place Referral to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (B)

This item involves a proposal from Girls Place, Inc., for consideration of a partnership with the City of Gainesville to transform the infield of the existing track in Kiwanis Challenge Park into a multi-purpose recreational field, and place the land adjacent to Greentree Park on the Land Acquisition List. **STAFF AND GIRLS PLACE PRESENTATION 15 MINUTES**

Explanation
Girls Place, Inc., has been a part of the youth development community since 1985 and currently serves over 600 girls ages 5-18 each year through after school programs, summer camp, and athletics. In 2014, there were over 180 girls who participated in their volleyball leagues. Participation was limited due to available space. Girls Place, Inc., Board of Directors wrote a letter, dated February 26, 2015, to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) requesting consideration of a partnership with the City of Gainesville to transform the infield of the existing track in Kiwanis Challenge Park into a multi-purpose recreational field in an effort to promote youth development and community health. If approved, Girls Place, Inc., plans to expand their gymnasium, move the multi-purpose field to the track area at Kiwanis Challenge Park and share Greentree Park’s softball facility for their programs. These two parks are contiguous. They are prepared to launch a capital campaign of approximately $5 million, if approved. This partnership would benefit all parties involved; Girls Place, Inc., Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, and the community at large by promoting youth development and community health. As part of the PRCA Master Plan, there is a desire to form partnerships with other agencies in providing parks, recreation, and cultural affairs programming and services for the community.

On Wednesday, April 15, 2015 representatives from Girls Place, Inc., presented their letter and the scope of their proje...