Memorial Field Update

Welcome & Introductions

1. Overview of Proposed Project2. Recent Work3. Timeline4. Phasing Options5. Financial Planning6. Capital Campaign7. Student Involvement

Agenda

History

2003: Field subsurface added to facilitate change to artificial turf

2011: Schematic design for Memorial Field Master Plan authorized

2013: West Bleachers replacement, retaining wall, field surface, sinkhole repaired

2015: Board resolution to support use of downtown campus for athletics

2016: Design process, including community outreach

2017: Final design approved by SCASD Board

2018: Project bidding placed on hold

2019: Project documents released to bid

Why downtown location?

Location: Lack of other suitable property proximate to new State High

Available Parking:Over 1,400 garage and parking lot spaces and additional street parking available

Proposed Project

1. Home/East Bleachers2. Locker Rooms3. Restrooms4. Press Box 5. Concession Stand 6. Field Access Ramp

*Safety, ADA compliant

Overhead View

Field View - Home Stands

Elevation View

Stadium Plaza Entrance

Alternate: Classroom

Site Plan Overview

Timeline

Open Bids: February 21, 2019 (note date change)Review Bids: February 26, 2019 (Board Facilities & Grounds Com.)Board Info: March 11, 2019Award Bids: March 18, 2019

Schedule Option 1: Schedule Option 2:April 2019 - Start April 2019 - StartFall 2019 - Stop for sports Fall 2020 - Project completeNov. 2019 - Resume construction *No field use during constructionFall 2020 - Stop for sportsSpring 2021 - Project complete

Timeline

Alternate Schedule

If Schedule Option 2 Accepted: Fall 2019 Options

1. Play at alternate locations in districta. South Track (Field Hockey, B/G Soccer, Non-Varsity Football, Marching Band)

b. North Field (Varsity Football, B/G Soccer, Field Hockey)

2. Play Varsity Football at other local stadium(s)a. Note: other teams & Band use South Track & North Field

3. Play all Varsity Football games Awaya. Note: other teams & band use South Track & North Field

Memorial Field Tribute

Originally dedicated in 1946 and rededicated in 1993 to honor all State High Alumni who have fallen in wartime.

Historic Site

Finances

● Funded via Capital Financing Plan● Est. Construction Costs $10 million● Est. Soft Costs $3 million● Potential Savings (Alternate Phasing):

$500k - $800k● Fundraising to date: $600k commitments

Capital Campaign

● Commitments in excess of $600,000 to date● Naming Opportunities:

○ Stadium, Bleachers, Press Box, Scoreboard, Classroom, Locker Rooms

○ Additional opportunities coming● www.scasdfoundation.org

Information & Resourceswww.SCASD.org/MemorialField

Next Steps

Feb. 23: Open Bids

Feb. 26: Board Facility and Grounds Committee

March 11: Bids presented to Board of Directors

March 18: Award Bids

April 2019: Project Begins

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