Tennis in Texas, Tennis in Kyle!

National Overview“Public tennis courts are the lifeblood of a park. It has been proven time and again that if parks continue to build and maintain tennis courts, the community will

respond—in droves.”

-Source National Recreation and Parks Society

http://www.nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentId=4398

According to the United States Tennis Association (USTA), nearly 70 percent of tennis is played on public courts.

Tennis participation has grown 8.3% over the past eight years – one of only two sports to do so.

The USTA and NRPA have formed a strategic alliance to promote tennis in public parks.

National Overview

The City of Austin has public tennis courts. The City of San Antonio has public tennis courts.

Between those two cites there are very few public tennis facilities to meet public needs.

The City of San Marcos Rio Vista Park - 4 outdoor courts

The City of New BraunfelsThe John Newcombe Tennis Ranch (Private)T Bar M Ranch (Private) – 10 outdoor/2 indoor courts

The City of SchertzWoodland Oaks Park – 2 outdoor courts

Regional Overview

The City of Kyle has an estimated population of 30,000 residents.

UTSA utilizes a standard ratio of 40 tennis players per 1,000 people.

Using this standards base approach, there are approximately 1,200 tennis players currently residing in the City of Kyle.

There is a need for public tennis facilities!

Local Overview

Priority Needs Directly or Indirectly met with a Tennis Complex as proposed

• #1 Playgrounds – Areas to accommodate a range of ages;• #2 Picnic Facilities – critically needed;• #4 Indoor Recreation Center – Ranked single most important need;• #5 Natural Areas – Open spaces, breathing;• #6, 7 and 9 Areas for Play and Practice, Courts and Athletic Facilities – Citizens seek access to active sports.

Kyle Parks Master Plan

Citizen Survey Results• 58% said that building tennis courts in Kyle are important or very important;• 86% said that outdoor courts (basketball, tennis, volleyball) are important or very important; • 87% said that areas for open play and practice are important or very important; and• 90% support or strongly support upgrading of existing city parks for recreation and exercise purposes.

Kyle Park Master Plan

Kyle Parks Mission StatementThe City of Kyle Parks and

Recreation Department strives to maintain, provide and develop an array of recreational opportunities and services aimed at improving

the quality of life for our community.

Kyle Parks Vision Improving Your Quality of Life

Conceptual Plan Renderings

Potential Partners

Projected Annual Expenses & Revenue

Potential Grants

Multi-Purpose Uses

Estimated Construction Costs

Local Overview

Kyle Area Tennis Center Concept Plan

Center Court with shaded seating, open grass area

and centralized social gathering

18 Full-Size Courts built to USTA Standards

7 Covered Courts to allow play in all weather

conditions

4 Youth 60’ Courts designed for Youth

4 Junior 36’ Courts designed for Junior Youth

Backboard for Instructional and Multi-Purpose Uses

5100sf Multi-Purpose Building for Restrooms, Concessions,

Classroom, Pro Shop, Storage and Meetings

155 Space Parking and Additional Entrance

Green Space, Trails and Natural Areas around

Complex

Potential Partners

City of Kyle

Hays ISD

USTA

Private/Corporate Donations

Commercial Sponsorships

College/University Athletics

Kyle Economic Development/ HOT

Hays CISD Support

We very much appreciate the interest and evident enthusiasm for the proposed tennis complex as a

cooperative effort of the parks and the schools in your area. This is a note to confirm that your community has the continued support throughout and after the project from the USTA Texas Section. We believe that this will be wonderful for the citizens of your

community as well as a boost for tennis in the central Texas area.

Ken McAllister Executive Director

USTA Texas Section

USTA Support

Donations

With approval from Kyle City Council and Conceptual Designs, Staff can begin contacting individuals,

businesses and corporations that historically make donations to facilities like this.

Most of these donations come as “gifts”, “tax deductible donations” and “in kind” that do not come with

special conditions or requirements.

Sponsorships

With approval from Kyle City Council and Conceptual Designs, Staff can begin contacting individuals, businesses and corporations that would like to

sponsor a court, purchase advertising agreements or provide merchandise in the facility.

Most of these sponsorships require short or long term agreements, signage or other arrangements in

exchange for financial contributions.

College/University Athletics

Local Colleges and Universities often contract with Tennis Centers to use their facilities for tournaments.

Facilities with covers are often contracted for “insurance” by these institutions to assure scheduled

meets and tournaments take place regardless of weather.

Kyle Economic Development – H.O.T.

Hotel Occupancy Tax does support special events including athletic events. These facilities that host tournaments bring more visitors and hotels guests

than any other special event the City currently sponsors.

Using the portion of the available funds allowed under H.O.T. guidelines would fund tournament expenses.

2006 Tournaments

San Antonio – 9,022 players (751/month)

Austin – 8,508 players (709/month)

Average Entry Fees - $28

Assume 1 guest with each player

Assume $10 spent in snack bar per player

Assume 1 tournament a month

Assume 80% historical participation

Kyle’s Tournaments Would:

Bring 7,218 players each year

Each Tournament – 602 players

Tournament Gross Revenue - $202,104

Concession Gross Revenue - $72,180

Total Visitors to Kyle – 14,436

Economic Impact - $97,443

Grow Each Year as Region Grows

Estimated Maintenance & Operation Costs (yearly)

Personnel/Instructors/Staff $90,000

Supplies/Materials $25,000

Snack Bar/Pro Shop $38,400

Building/Grounds Maintenance $6,000

Communications/Advertising $3,000

Utilities/Insurance $25,000

Miscellaneous Expenses $8,000

Sub-Total M & O Expenses $195,400

Debt Service ($2M–20yr) $ 125,000

TOTAL $320,400

Estimated Revenue (yearly)

Lessons/Clinics/Training Academy $80,000

Tournaments $168,000

Snack Bar/Pro Shop $48,000

Leagues $12,000

Leasing Contracts $10,000

After School Programs/ Education Programs

$10,000

Donations/Sponsorships/Grants

(not related to construction)

$25,000

City of Kyle General Fund Budget $ 000,000

TOTAL $353,000

USTA

Texas Education Agency

National Recreation & Parks Association

Potential for Grants

Multi-Purpose Uses

Multi-Purpose Uses

Multi-Purpose Uses

Multi-Purpose Uses

Multi-Purpose Uses

Multi-Purpose Uses

ScheduleJanuary 2007 Receive Kyle Council Support

February-May 2007 Begin Grant Requests and Sponsor/Donation Drive

Begin Construction Plans and Finish 50%

June-December 2007 Raise 80% of Construction Costs

Complete 100% Construction Plans

January-September 2008 Have 100% of Construction Funds in Bank

September 2008 Open Construction Bids

October 2008 Award Construction Contract

Begin construction – Allow 150-180 days for completion

Provide 50% M&O and Projected Revenue in General Operating Budget

April 2009 Grand Opening and Begin Use

Estimated Construction Costs

16 courts with lighting $1,225,000

8 short courts $150,000

Meeting/Restroom/Concession Building

$550,000

Parking for 115 $155,000

Design/Engineering/

Contingencies/Misc

$250,000

TOTAL $2,330,000

Source of Construction Funding

USTA Tennis in the Parks Grant $200,000

USTA Junior Court Grant $150,000

Hays CISD $250,000

City of Kyle Certificate of Obligation* $1,730,000*

TOTAL $2,330,000

* Maximum needed to begin construction. If other grants, donations and funding for construction are received, this

amount will be reduced or eliminated.

Many Users in Area No Facilities in Area

Multi-Use Facility Self-Supporting Programs Excess Revenue Generator

Employment Location Benefit Economic Development Benefits

Tourism and Visitor Benefits Win – Win – Win – Win – Win

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