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Other fields either would require considerable work to be made useable or can not be accurately <br /> assessed because too much of the field is under water and out of sight. (Photo 5) <br /> The structure at the center of the complex served as an concession and administration building. <br /> The restrooms in this building do not meet County permit requirements and can not be used. <br /> Portable toilets must be rented. The former operator of the complex has removed some fixtures <br /> from the structure. Other items are stacked and strewn about inside or in the immediate vicinity. <br /> (Photo 6 & 7) <br /> A considerable amount of trash and debris at various locations around the complex will need to be <br /> removed to bring the site up to safety and sanitation standards typical for City -run facilities. <br /> (Photo 8) <br /> Irrigation of the site is another maintenance/operational concern. Outfield irrigation is <br /> accomplished using hand -set, above - ground, agricultural field type pipe and sprinklers. This is a <br /> labor - intensive and time - consuming methodology. Further, the sprinklers and pipe were the <br /> property of the former operator and have been removed from the complex. The City will either <br /> have to obtain irrigation components for a single season of use, or operate the complex with un- <br /> irrigated outfields. The backflow prevention device for the irrigation system is broken and will <br /> require repair before any fields can be irrigated. <br /> We have estimated maintenance and operational costs ranging from $11,000 to over $17,000 to <br /> operate two to four fields at the former Bond complex site for the coming softball and/or soccer <br /> seasons. This would not include any use of the concession/administration building. There would <br /> be an additional cost of $800 to $1,200 if the City purchases sprinklers and irrigation pipe. <br /> To date, local youth and adult sports organizations currently using City fields have expressed little <br /> enthusiasm for relocating games to these fields and have instead stated their preference for <br /> scheduling around the construction and renovation activity generated by the park and open space <br /> bond measure. <br /> For further information you may contact Tim Rhay, Acting Parks Maintenance Manager, 682 - <br /> 4809 or John Clark, Acting Turf & Grounds Supervisor, 682 -4826. <br />