HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-140APRIL 27, 2010
10 -140 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 7 -0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE: ACCEPT DONATION / OSHKOSH GIRL'S FAST PITCH
CLUB / MENOMINEE PARK DIAMOND #4 / BACKSTOP &
FENCE
INITIATED BY: PARKS DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Oshkosh Girl's Fast Pitch Club would like to donate a backstop
and sideline fence to be constructed at the Menominee Park Diamond #4 site;
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the Common Council to acknowledge and accept
such donation;
WHEREAS, §62.15 of the Wisconsin Statutes allows municipalities to accept the
donation of materials and /or labor for public construction as an exception to the
requirements of the public bidding statute; and
WHEREAS, the Oshkosh Girl's Fast Pitch Club and the underlying donors will
contract with Rammer Fence, Inc., for the construction of a backstop and sideline fence
at said park site. Said project costs not to exceed $10,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the city acknowledges with deep gratitude and appreciation the generous
donation from the Oshkosh Girl's Fast Pitch Club of the backstop and fence to the
Menominee Park Diamond #4 site and the proper City officials are authorized and
directed to take those steps necessary to accept these and acknowledge donations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate city officials and staff are
hereby authorized and directed to coordinate and cooperate with the Oshkosh Girl's
Fast Pitch Club and other partners in the construction of the backstop and sideline
fence project.
City of Oshkosh
Parks Department
805 Witzel Ave., PO Box 1130 Ray Maurer
Oshkosh, WI 54903 -1130 Director
01HKO.IH (920) 236 -5080 (920) 232 -5316 FAX
ON THE WATER
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Ray Maurer, Parks Director
DATE: April 21, 2010
RE: Menominee Park Ball Diamond #4 Fencing Donation
BACKGROUND
Parks Department staff has been working with the Oshkosh Girl's Fast Pitch Club to identify improvements
necessary at various softball /baseball fields to allow for expanded league and tournament play. At this time,
most softball tournaments are held at the Reetz Fields at Menominee Park. To avoid conflicts with
Recreation Department league play and in case of inclement weather delays, Menominee Park Diamond 44
was identified as a field that could be utilized for more tournament games. However, the backstop at
Diamond 44 is in need of replacement.
ANALYSIS
The Oshkosh Girl's Fast Pitch Club received a proposal from Rammer Fence, Inc., Oshkosh, to install a new
backstop and sideline fence. The proposal is for black vinyl coated chain link fence which is more
aesthetically pleasing than standard galvanized chain link fence. This is also similar fencing that the City
has installed at Red Arrow Park ball diamonds. The Girl's Fast Pitch Club would pay Rammer Fence, Inc.
directly for the fence installation and then donate the project to the City's Parks Department, The Parks
Department would assume responsibility and future maintenance for the fence similar to all other ball
diamonds in the city. In discussions with Rammer Fence, Inc., it was determined that the fence project could
be completed in two days (Friday and Saturday) so there would be no interruption to league play on
Diamond #4. If for some reason the project could not be completed in those two days, it would be
accomplished over two consecutive Friday's and Saturday's; again, there would be no interruptions to league
play.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Girl's Fast Pitch Club will be paying the entire approximate $10,000 cost of this project directly to
Rammer Fence, Inc. and then donating the project to the City's Parks Department. No cost to the City.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Common Council accept the donation of the fence project at Menominee Park
Diamond #4 from the Oshkosh Girl's Fast Pitch Club.
Res ectfully Submitted,
Ray Maurer
Parks Director
Approved:
City Manager