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Field of Dreams Phase VI. Discussion Agenda. February 13, 2007 Parks and Recreation Division. FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI. Presentation Outline. History Eligibility Process Requested Action. FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI. Presentation Outline. History Eligibility Process Requested Action.
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Field of Dreams Phase VI Discussion Agenda February 13, 2007 Parks and Recreation Division
FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Presentation Outline • History • Eligibility • Process • Requested Action
FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Presentation Outline • History • Eligibility • Process • Requested Action
FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI History • Phases I - V • 68 Youth Sports Leagues Funded • 45,000 Youth Served • $4.5 million allocated
FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Presentation Outline • History • Eligibility • Process • Requested Action
FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Eligibility • General Criteria • Existing Youth Sport Leagues • All Volunteer • Located on property not in Orange County ownership • Open to general public without qualification • Improvements must have a minimum 5 year life expectancy
FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Eligibility • Criteria • Past recipients must alternate one cycle to reapply • Organization must be a chartered youth sports league and in existence for a minimum of 2 years • Project must enhance player safety or expand the capacity of the facility and result in an increase in the number of league players
FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Eligibility • Criteria • Player safety enhancements • Must serve a minimum of 75 registered participants • Must have a minimum of 30 active volunteers • May not charge a differential fee to Orange County residents
FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Eligibility • Criteria • Only one application per organization • Must have a documented fee reduction program for low income youth • Orange County Public Schools must pre-approve all grant applications involving OCPS property
FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Eligibility • Qualifying Projects • Addition of new fields/courts • Upgrade existing fields/courts (including sod & irrigation) • Fencing • Lighting - fields • Support structures (buildings)
FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Eligibility • Qualifying Projects • Restrooms • Sidewalks, parking lots, & pedestrian safety • Bleachers, bleacher covers & bleacher pads
FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Eligibility • Non-qualifying Projects • Mowers, field dressing equipment • Batting cages • Concession stands • Security lighting & security systems • Renovations to existing buildings • Netting and fence pads
FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Presentation Outline • History • Eligibility • Process • Requested Action
FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Process • Approved Funds - $500,000 • Maximum Award - $50,000
FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Process • Application Submission period March 2, 2007 – April 26, 2007 • Grant workshops • March 1, 2007 • March 22, 2007
FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Presentation Outline • History • Eligibility • Process • Requested Action
FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Requested Action • Approval of the revisions to the Phase VI Application and Criteria for the Field of Dreams Program.
Field of Dreams Phase VI Discussion Agenda February 13, 2007 Parks and Recreation Division