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It was subsequently determined that lighted ballfields would not be appropriate on <br />natural turf in this location. The heavy clay soils of Amazon Park, could simply not <br />sustain the amount of play which would result from having lighted fields. The bond <br />measure recommendation was modified to include the two ballfields, but eliminate the <br />field lighting and paved parking. <br />Staff initiated a project scoping process to flush out issues related to the maintenance, <br />management and enhancement of Amazon Park. This process involved meeting with <br />Recreation, Transportation, and Park Maintenance staff to understand internal program <br />needs. Additionally, as with all bond measure planning projects, a public process was <br />conducted to inform residents of the available funding and to collect citizen input on the <br />proposed projects. This process is further described in Chapter 3. <br />Maintaining Infrastructure <br />A backlog of maintenance-related projects was also <br />rising to the surface in the late 1990's. The foundation <br />and surfacing of the tennis courts had become so <br />cracked, that resurfacing companies would no longer <br />guarantee their work. An overlay surface called "sport <br />court" was researched and determined to provide a <br />long lasting surface treatment at an efficient .price. <br />This surfacing also accommodates other sports besides <br />tennis, such as roller hockey, in-line skating, and street <br />hockey. This new surfacing product was purchased in <br />2003, and provides an opportunity for the growing <br />sport of in-line hockey with the installation of dasher <br />boards at certain times of year. <br />Sport Court, multi-use court surfacing. <br />The field complex north of 24~ Avenue was also in disrepair. The restroom was <br />suffering structural as well as functional deficiencies, the lights for the two ballfields <br />were problematic to maintain and did not comply with current lighting standards, and <br />the volleyball courts were neglected and vandalized on a regular basis. The restroom <br />was rebuilt in the winter of 2003-2004 with an additional area added for recreation <br />storage. The field lights were replaced and new volleyball courts constructed in a more <br />visible location. These updates have dramatically improved the appearance and <br />functionality of this part of the park. <br />Amazon Park Concept Design Page 6 February 15, 2005 <br />