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SPLOST
IV Progress Reports
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13 - EAST ATHENS COMMUNITY PARK (Location to be in the area bounded by Commerce Road on the west; Athens Perimeter on the south and west; Lexington Road on the south; and the A-CC/Jackson County, A-CC/Madison County, and A-CC/Oglethorpe County lines on the north and east) Campaign Statement: Acquire land and begin development of a community park which may include (depending on further study) competition athletic fields, passive recreation facilities, multipurpose indoor facility, and outdoor environmental area. Project Location: In the area bounded by Commerce Road on the west; Athens Perimeter on the south and west; Lexington Road on the south; and the A-CC/Jackson County, A-CC/Madison County, A-CC/Oglethorpe County lines on the north and east. Original Project Budget: $3,130,000 Additional SPLOST Revenues Allocated: $550,000 (Amendment 1 - June 15, 1999) & $407,500 (Amendment 2 - April 4, 2000) Additional Funding: Revised Project Budget: $4,147,500 Operating Budget Impact: $300,000/Year REVISED PROJECT CONCEPT: This project is envisioned to consist of a Community Park, approximately 100 acres in size, and generally defined as identified in the Leisure Services Master Plan. Through a collaboration with Community Residents, the A-CC Leisure Services Department’s recreational professionals, and design consultant Robert and Company, a determination has been made that the Community Park shall contain the following components: playground(s), natural area(s) with paved paths, multi-purpose area, concession building, restrooms, paved parking, lighted baseball fields, lighted soccer/football fields, controlled access fencing, a maintenance facility, lighted hard surface courts, zero-depth water play area, picnic shelters and picnic pads paved paths throughout the park, a lake or other water feature, lighted and unlighted tennis courts, Community Activity Building (with gymnasium), and a Nature Center Building. It is fully understood that the current SPLOST IV budget is insufficient to provide all of the stated amenities and that completion of the park will be accomplished in multiple phases and by future, unidentified, funding sources. SPLOST IV funds will be expended in the following priorities:
Project Design Consultant: Robert and Company Sponsoring Department: Leisure Services Department Director: John W. Dargle, Jr. Associated Organizations: None Other Interested Organizations: Athens Youth Organization, Human Services Advisory Board, East Athens Development Corp. Verifications/Approvals:
Current Status: Phase V - Construction (Package 1 - Site Infrastructure & Package 2 - Concessions Bldg. / Sports Amenities and Lighting) Action Since Last Report:
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