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Request for Fund Transfer up to $70,000 for Hart Park Stadium Improvements
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A. Issue
Several capital projects at Hart Park have been completed this year under budget. Staff is requesting a fund transfer from park capital projects 8023, 8042, and 8046 to an improvement fund for the parks administration building. This money would be used to renovate the stadium concessions stand (housed within the admin building) and install electronic access controls for exterior doors of the parks administration building.
B. Background/Options
Capital projects 8023, 8042, and 8046 were approved as part of the 2023 fiscal year for playground improvements, tennis court windscreen replacement, and speaker replacement for the stadium public address system respectively. Those projects are close to completion and are under the available budget. These savings were achieved largely through DPW crews performing major components of the work.
It is anticipated that the remaining balances for projects 8023, 8042, and 8046 will total as much as $70,000. Staff is requesting the Committee approve a fund transfer in the amount of up to $70,000 from those projects for improvements to the parks administration building. This money would be used to remodel the stadium concessions stand and install electronic access controls to the parks administration building.
The concessions stand plays an important role at Hart Park Stadium, especially during high school athletic events. The Red Raiders Marching Band runs concessions for Tosa East and Marquette University High School football games at Hart Park. The revenue is an important part of the Marching Band program. It is not known when, if ever, the concessions stand was last renovated. The existing appliances, flooring, counters, and cabinets are in varying states of disrepair and are in need of replacement.
Electronic access controls will allow for entry and exit of various stadium facilities like the locker rooms, tick...
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