1. City Council
May 1, 2012

2. Agenda Item
• Discussion and possible action on authorizing the
purchase of ball field netting at the Texas Bank Sports
Complex
Netting used for sports fields has been found which could
alleviate much of the foul ball concerns; however, foul
balls are still an issue in any game and cannot be
completely contained.

3. Financial Impact
Covering the area behind home plate would cost
approximately $10,000 per quad.
Quads in order of priority
Quad 3 $10,000
Quad 2 $10,000
Quad 4 $10,000
Quad 1 $ 5,000
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$35,000

4. Other Priorities
The sports complex could benefit from other
improvements including:
• Picnic/shade structure near the playground, estimated
cost of $75,000. This element was designed and
included in the plans but was not constructed due to
lack of funding.
• Restrooms/Concession at Quad 2 and/or Quad 4,
estimated cost of $250,000 each. This was designed
and included in the plans but was not constructed due
to lack of funding.

5. Financial Impact
There is currently no funding source available to cover
this expense.
Funding possibilities include:
• General fund or
• Half cent sales tax dedicated to sports facilities (future
allocations).

6. Recommendation
Staff has no official position on this request.
Considerations
•Addresses some of the foul ball problems
•Currently, substantial use occurs:
•1-2 tournaments a year
• 2 month SAGFA season (½ April, May, ½ June)

7. Recommendation
Negatives
• Does not eliminate all of the foul ball problems
• Currently no substantial use on the girls side to justify
the expense
• 1-2 tournaments a year
• 2 month SAGFA season