HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 - Baseball Field NettingMEMO TO:
FROM:
MEETING DATE:
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER 13\7—
APRIL 3, 2018
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE EMERGENCY
PURCHASE OF BASEBALL FIELD NETTING
City Council to consider a resolution authorizing an emergency purchase of baseball field
netting for the Parks and Recreation department from Nets of Texas.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for this purchase are available in account 171 -46680 -000 -000 -NW (Project
Expenditures) for an amount not to exceed $80,000.
BACKGROUND:
The emergency purchase of netting is necessary to preserve and protect the public health
and safety of Grapevine residents and visitors at Oak Grove Ballfield Complex.
When the fields were originally designed in 2009 the level of play, design of the bats and
quantity of play were all lower than what is experienced today. In addition, the installation
of turf at fields H&I last year has resulted in even more play on those fields. All of these
factors have led to a significant increase in the amount of foul balls leaving the field and
landing in the parking lot, other fields and in patron areas.
All of the Oak Grove Baseball netting is scheduled to be replaced next year, as it is nearing
end of life. Recent media attention regarding foul balls leaving the field of play across the
Metroplex, along with complaints from the public and tournament directors has led us to
expedite the replacement of the nets on fields H&I a year early.
The current netting is 20' in height and stops at the dugout, the new netting, which is
compliant with current standards, will extend to 40' in height and extend 50' past each
dugout (see attached drawings). The goal is to have the new protective netting installed
in two weeks to further protect the players and fans from errant foul balls. As a reminder,
these are the fields where kids ages 14 and up play. We are not experiencing similar
problems on the other fields.
The purchase of baseball field netting will be made as an emergency purchase from Nets
of Texas in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B,
§252.022. General Exemptions (a) (2). The pricing on this purchase is competitive with
what other vendors are charging and funding will come from Parks and Recreation Open
Space funds.
Staff recommends approval.
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PRINT DATE - 3/24/18
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE FOR AN
EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF BASEBALL FIELD NETTING
FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a) (2) to purchase baseball field netting
for the Parks and Recreation department as an emergency; and
WHEREAS, The Parks and Recreation department has an emergency need for
baseball field netting; and
WHEREAS, Nets of Texas can provide these nets on an emergency basis; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the
emergency purchase of baseball field netting from Nets of Texas for an amount not to
exceed $80,000.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said netting.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 3rd day of April, 2018.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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