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Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009
Pottstown School DistrictSchool-Community Facilities
The North Fields Project at Pottstown High School
Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009
The North Fields Project Vision
The Pottstown School District will meet the educational and health needs of students
and community members by providing safe, accessible recreational facilities and
contributing to the open space network of the Pottstown community.
Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009
The North Fields
Located on the north side of the high school Includes a softball field with multipurpose
field, a multipurpose field (currently being used for lacrosse), and tennis courts
Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009
Funding Sources
Pottstown Area Health and Wellness funded site plan
Applications to DCNR, Open Space, and USTA
Cash and in-kind contributions from the school district
Possible contributions from partners
Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009
Potential Partners
Pottstown YMCA Pottstown Parks and Recreation Greater Pottstown Tennis Association Pottstown Police Athletic League Borough of Pottstown Partners in Pottstown Public Schools, Inc.
Education Foundation
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The Need – Our Softball Fields
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The Need – Our Tennis Courts
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Tennis, Anyone?
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The North Fields ProjectScope of Work
Walking Trail connected from “The Square”
Reconstructed Tennis Courts
Drainage System for Softball field w/new
backstop
ADA Access Points from parking to trail, fields,
and court
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Cost Estimates
Tennis Courts $191,200 Softball Field $ 42,700 Walking Trail $ 53,700 Design and Consultant Fees $ 28,700 Signage: DCNR, Pottstown Connections Maps
$ 5,000
Total for North Fields Phase I = $ 321,300DCNR Request = $ 160,650Need = $ 160,650
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The North Fields ProjectScope of Work
Also included in the work “Pottstown Connections Map” with a “You
are Here” feature and a map to other recreational amenities in the community
ADA Access points will include at least 2 designated parking spaces closest to curb cut-outs and pedestrian walkways
ADA Access points could be established from the YMCA to our facilities using pedestrian walkways to slow traffic and curb cut-outs
Vanessa I. Saylor, MSW, LSW April 2009
Application Requirements
50% matching funds, cash or in- kind Connections to Green Principles Connections to state, county, and local Open
Space, Recreation & Parks Comprehensive Plans
Connections to DCNR Action Plan/Keystone Principles
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Next Steps
Revise facilities assessment per MSP guidelines
Secure matching funds Develop Detailed grant budget Develop Project narrative Complete Site Plan Checklist Certification, Resolution, and Grant
Agreement
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Contact Information
For questions or additional comments about this project, please contact:
Vanessa Saylor, Grant WriterPottstown School District
600 N. Franklin St.Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: (610) 906-6196E-mail: [email protected]