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Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting

2/28/2017


To
Mayor and Council
Subject
: Approval is requested to accept a donation of a synthetic turf cricket pitch in Alexander Park.
Initiator
Parks and Recreation
Recommendation
Approval is requested to accept a donation of a synthetic turf cricket pitch in \n \n Alexander Park.
Approval
Pending
Background
The Cricket Community of Columbus has asked to donate a synthetic turf pitch on

a concrete surface with dimensions of 66 feet length and 10 feet width at

Alexander Park located off Veterans Parkway. The building of this will allow

to host and participate in professional and recreational leagues.
Analysis
The estimated cost for this project is in the range of $8,000 to $10,000. The

Columbus Cricket Community has raised all funding necessary for this project.

Financial Considerations
This will be at no cost to the City as it is a private donation.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
None is expected.
Legal Considerations
Council must approve the acceptance of this donation.
Recommendations/ Actions
Approve the donation in the amount of $8,000 to $10,000 to be used towards a

synthetic turf cricket pitch in Alexander Park.










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