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8th and Waldo Sports Complex Scope of Service - Feasibility and Pro Forma Study(B)
Commission requested staff come back on May 19th with a more detailed scope of services for a pro forma and feasibility study for the 8th and Waldo Sports Complex.
Explanation
The City of Gainesville is interested in exploring the opportunity to invest in an additional rectangular sports facility, and/or fieldhouse, expansion of the MLK recreation center, and stadium upgrades, all within 36 acres. The continued success of these existing facilities in providing recreational opportunities for residents as well as providing economic impact-related athletic venues for competitive sports has peaked the City's interest in investing in amateur sports opportunities.
Included are the minimum details for the scope of services to provide for a pro forma and feasibility study to be completed for consideration of a sports facility in the City of Gainesville. It is requested that respondents will provide responses for both the minimum listed expectations and what would be the best utilization of the area available given community feedback. One of the possibilities for consideration is the inclusion of adaptive use sports for the possibility of paralympic competitions if feasible given the space.
Strategic Connection: Goal 3, A Great Place to Live and Experience.
Fiscal Note
There is no cost associated with hearing the scope of services presentation. Expenses for proposals will be determined after evaluation.
Recommendation
City Commission 1) hear a presentation on the 8th and Waldo Scope of Services for a pro forma and feasibility study on a Sports Complex, and 2) provide direction to the City Manager on whether to proceed with the RFP process or not.