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EUGENE Public Works <br /> Maintenance Division <br /> City of Eugene <br /> MEMORANDUM 1820 Roosevelt Boulevard <br /> Eugene, Oregon 97402 <br /> (541) 682 -4800 <br /> (541) 682 -4882 FAX <br /> Date: 10.18.99 <br /> To: Jeff Lankston <br /> From: Robin Hostick <br /> Re: Youth Sports Parks Budget Recommendations <br /> Based upon a review of the preliminary cost estimate for the Youth Sports Parks, prepared by <br /> Architectural Cost Consultants, and a subsequent in -depth discussion of the estimate during last week's <br /> design team meeting, we would like to clarify our position regarding budget allocation for the parks <br /> elements of the Youth Sports Park project. Having been directly involved with the preliminary budget <br /> negotiations, as well as presentations to the City Council, we understand the level and quality of <br /> development envisioned during this process. Our recommendations are aimed at supporting a <br /> minimum level of adherence to this vision while seeking to streamline costs where possible. <br /> During the preliminary budget negotiation meeting, at which the level of City contribution towards the <br /> athletic fields was tentatively decided, we arrived at budget figures for park components of the youth <br /> sports parks that were already at minimum levels. Any dramatic reduction in these figures would <br /> threaten the integrity of the vision for these components. <br /> In light of changing cost estimating circumstances, however, in particular an increase in soft costs over <br /> the originally projected amount and the removal of a construction contingency from the construction <br /> budget figures, we have made an effort to modify the design and cut project costs where possible, yet <br /> still retain the most basic features necessary to support the vision of a Youth Sports Park. <br /> Please refer to the the attached spread sheets for a summary of cost revisions to date and <br /> recommendations. <br /> On a more specific note, last night's workshop at Churchill brought to our attention a strong desire <br /> among the meeting participants to include lighting as a part of the project. There are currently no <br /> provisions for pedestrian lighting in the YSP complexes (it is now an add alternate), including the path <br /> of travel from parking to the athletic fields. It may be advisable to re- include lighting in the main bid <br /> package as a minimum, and include an expanded pedestrian lighting system as a bid alternate. This <br /> may be a good approach for all three YSP sites, and will be a subject of discussion at the upcoming <br /> workshops next week. <br /> END <br />