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Park CIP Discussion - 03/16/09 drainage improvements are estimated at $260,000. The play structure at this park is due for replacement in 2010 for approximately $55,000. Cummings Park Irrigation ($17,,000): This item was originally in the 2009 CIP but was removed to be considered at a future date. Staff feels strongly about moving forward on this project in 2010. This field serves as one of the two main sport fields in the City. The field is utilized three seasons of the year by City programs and association programs. In 2001 when the pavilion was built, the City included installation of a pipe for the possibility of a future irrigation system. This field is heavily used and the result is a poor playing field. The irrigation system will help keep the field in playable conditions. Healthy grass is an essential element of any outdoor sport field. Thick, green, lush turf provides a safer surface for athletes, reducing the amount of injuries experienced on the playing field. It is also aesthetically pleasing. An irrigation system is necessary to keep most fields in healthy condition, especially if the field has heavy use. Generally, most fields need to be watered every three days or so from June through September, and as needed the rest of the year to keep the soil moist. Applying at least 1" of water per week will help to maximize grass growth. Dormant or dry grasses do not have any recuperative or competitive potential at all. Without an irrigation system, field use in the summer causes accelerated wear. Hard court and trail resurfacing ($15,,000): Resurfacing of hard court play areas, trail resurfacing, and Goodpointe maintenance fees. The maintenance schedule for the hard court surfaces shows Sampson Park and Arden Oaks basketball courts in need of resurfacing. Sampson Park does not have a court surface, it is a rough pavement. Therefore, the surface would need improvement before resurfacing. Staff will need to do research regarding the cost involved in this. 2011 Projects Hard court and trail resurfacing ($15,,000): Resurfacing of hard court play areas, trail resurfacing, and Goodpointe maintenance fees. Staff will continue to follow the maintenance schedule for the hard court surfaces. The maintenance schedule shows Arden Manor and Valentine basketball courts in need of resurfacing. The court at Valentine Park is rough pavement and staff will need to research the cost involved in this improvement. The Arden Manor court will need to be evaluated to see if a resurface is needed. Staff does not recommend improving the Valentine Park basketball area until park improvements take place. 2012 Projects Lexington Avenue Trail Replacement ($50,,000): This trail extending from Cummings Park Drive south to County Road F is in need of replacement. A general resurface will not resolve the issues. The estimate is for a reconstruct with recycling of the current pavement, which is the most cost effective. The City may consider approaching Boston Scientific to see if they would be interested in contributing to the upgrade of this trail. Hard court and trail resurfacing ($15,,000): Resurfacing of hard court play areas, trail resurfacing, and Goodpointe maintenance fees. Staff will continue to follow the maintenance 2