Community Soccer Fields

Parks and Recreation Division

December 3, 2013

Presentation Outline

PurposeBackgroundFundingPotential ProjectsNext StepsBoard Direction

Purpose

Discuss community soccer fields throughout the county and seek BCC direction on funding and development of future soccer fields.

Background

October, 2013 BCC approved funding MLS Stadium

Orlando City Soccer agreed to fund O&M for up to 15 years at $200,000 per year

Other items agreed in MLS soccer stadium discussions– Donate property adjacent to Barber Park– Offer outreach programs to youth– Provide scholarships for youth soccer

Background

The County currently operates 15 athletic fields dedicated to youth soccer

Nine soccer fields have lights (7 regulation size)

Fields utilized by youth sports organizations – Rush Soccer Club at West Orange Park– South Orlando Soccer Club at Barber Park– Orlando City Youth Soccer League at Little Econ

Soccer Complex and Arcadia Acres Park

Background

Existing Soccer Field Locations

Funding

Parks Impact Fee Fund

Funding

Parks Impact Fees Fund Balance

FY 2013-14Land Acquisition Balance $ 500,000Fund Reserves (excluding 5% target) $3,416,191Available Funding $3,916,191

FY 2014-15Projected New Revenue $3,100,000Total Available Funding $7,016,191

Potential Projects

Potential Community Soccer Field Locations

Potential Projects

Potential Community Soccer Field Locations

Potential Projects

New Parks Already Under DevelopmentYoung Pine Park

Includes 3 soccer fields, playgrounds, picnic pavilions,and associated infrastructure

John Young ParkIncludes 2 soccer fields, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, and skateboard facility

Potential Projects

Proposed Community Soccer FieldsBarber Park Located next to Barber Park Finalize discussions to transfer property

from City of Orlando Construct 3 fields, lights, restroom,

and infrastructure Development Cost: $800k - $1.4m Park Impact Fees may not be eligible

Potential Projects

Proposed Community Soccer FieldsMorgran Property Will acquire through Developers

Agreement Located off of Alafaya Trail

and Avalon Park Blvd. Construct 3 fields, lights, restroom,

and infrastructure Development Cost: $800k - $1.4m

Potential Projects

Proposed Community Soccer FieldsBarnett Park Located in Pine Hills Community County owns 159 acres Construct 1 field, lights, restroom,

and infrastructure Development Cost: $260k - $470k

Potential Projects

Proposed Community Soccer FieldsDorman Property Located on Ficquette Rd.

in Horizon West Currently in negotiations

to purchase property Construct 2 soccer fields, lights,

restroom, and infrastructure Development Cost: $800k - $1.4m

Potential Projects

Proposed Community Soccer FieldsEast Orange Park Located on Hwy. 50 in Christmas County owns 243 acres Construct 3 fields, lights, restroom,

and infrastructure Development Cost: $800k - $1.4m

Potential Projects

Proposed Community Soccer FieldsSJRWMD Property Located on the North Shore

of Lake Apopka Determined to be surplus

land by SJRWMD In negotiations to donate

to the County Construct 2 fields, lights, restroom,

and infrastructure Development Cost: $800k - $1.4m

Potential Projects

Park Development CostsBarber Park * 3 fields $800k – $1.4 milMorgran Park 3 fields $900k – $1.5 mil Barnett Park 1 field $260k – $470kDorman Property 2 fields $665k – $1.4 mil East Orange Park 3 fields $855k – $1.3 mil SJRWMD Property 2 fields $600k – $1.2 mil

Totals: 14 fields $4.1 mil – $7.3 mil

Parks Impact BalanceFY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 Total $3,916,191 $3,100,000 $7,016,191

* Park Impact Fee Funds may not be eligible for park development costs. Project may be budgeted as part of future CIP.

Potential Projects

Annual Operation and Maintenance Costs ($20k per field, $70k for staff, $10k utilities, per park)

Barber Park (currently staffed) 3 fields $ 60kMorgran Park 3 fields $140kBarnett Park 1 field $ 20kDorman Property 2 fields $120kEast Orange Park 3 fields $140kSJRWMD Property 2 fields $120k

Totals: 14 fields $600kOrlando City Soccer Contribution $200k

($400k)

Next Steps

Continue with Park Development of John Young Park and Young Pine Park

Begin land acquisition and agreements Initiate the design processBudget amendment in January 2014Bid and construct fields 2014/2015Grand Openings – 2016

Board Direction

Allocate Park Impact Fee funds as indicated to develop community soccer fields

Finalize negotiations for the acquisition of Lake George Park from the City of Orlando