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LANGDON COMMUNITY CAMPUS Quad Ball Diamonds Facility Business Case Draft #3 February 2017 LANGDON COMMUNITY CAMPUS Quad Ball Diamonds Facility Business Case EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Langdon Softball Association and Langdon Little League are working towards developing a Quad Ball Diamond facility on the Langdon Community Campus site. In addition to the Quad Ball Diamond facility, future plans for the Langdon Community Campus site include a High School and an indoor community/recreation facility. The Quad Ball Diamond facility project is supported by the Langdon Community Collaborative (LCC); a collaborative group consisting of local organizations that has been formed to better align future initiatives and priorities. The Quad Ball Diamond facility project will provide numerous benefits to the community and broader region. The project is required to meet both current and future need for ball diamond facilities in Langdon. In recent years, youth and adult programs have experienced significant growth and face challenges in accessing adequate diamond facilities. Future population projections for Langdon anticipate that the full build-out of the community is likely to exceed 13,000 residents. This growth will drive increased demand for a variety of recreational amenities that will be critical to ensuring residents have sufficient access to healthy living and wellness opportunities. Recreation infrastructure will also be an important contributor to community building efforts undertaken by the various LCC members and partner organizations. This recreation infrastructure is important in order to ensure residents in Langdon have access to health living and wellness opportunities and can also play a key role in building a strong and vibrant community. The Quad Ball Diamond facility project will additionally provide a number of broader benefits to the community. Tournaments and games will bring visitors to the community and generate non-local spending. Successful completion of the project will also demonstrate a commitment to enhancing recreation and ‘quality of life’ opportunities in Langdon and potentially help initiate and complement future phases that are planned for the site. The estimated total capital cost of the Quad Ball Diamond facility project is $3.4M dollars (excluding site servicing and preparation). Two potential phases have been identified in order to help expedite development (ideally the facility would be developed in a single phase in order to capitalize on construction and cost efficiencies). A preliminary operating budget has been developed and reflects that the facility is sustainable. In order for the Quad Ball Diamond facility to proceed, site servicing requirements and timelines will need to be finalized with key stakeholders (e.g. Rocky View County, Rocky View Schools, Government of Alberta). Capital funding for the project will also need to be procured through fundraising and public support. Once a funding model is in place, detailed design and cost analysis can occur leading to construction of the Quad Ball Diamond facility. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 1 Project Overview 1 About the Langdon Softball Association 2 About Langdon Little League 2 2. Project Description 3 Facility Program 3 Site Considerations 3 Preliminary Engineering Drawings and Images 3 Intended Use and Design Considerations 8 Future Phases 8 3. Market Analysis 9 Population and Demographics 9 Ball Participation Indicators: Local 10 Participation Indicators: Provincial/National 11 4. Strategic Alignment 12 Previous Planning 12 Alignment with Best Practices 13 5. Financial Implications 14 Capital Costs 14 Operating Costs 15 Funding Model 16 6. Community and Stakeholder Impacts 17 7. Summary and Next Steps 19 Appendices 20 A. Participating Organizations and Partners 21 B. Capital Cost Estimates 22 C. Existing and Planned Land Use Maps 23 D. Preliminary Engineering Images 26 ONE Introduction Project Overview The Langdon Softball Association (LSA) and Langdon Little League (LLL) are pursuing the development of a Quad Ball Diamond facility on as part of a 45 acre joint use site in the community. The project is supported by the Langdon Community Collaborative (LCC). The LCC consists of numerous community organizations and was formed in order to better coordinate the efforts of these groups. A list of LCC member organizations and partner organizations can be found in the appendices. The LCC have identified a number of potential recreation and related projects that are desired for the community in the future; however, there is agreement that the Quad Ball Damond facility should be a priority (Phase 1 of the total site build-out) and can help facilitate future site phases (e.g. indoor recreation facilities) by generating revenue and increasing activity on the site. The overall mission of the LCC is to: “…bring together all Langdon community groups to identify, prioritize, and coordinate the development of community projects to meet the current and future recreational and cultural needs of Langdon.” The project has been identified as a priority in order to meet community needs for both youth and adult levels of ball. Ball remains a popular and growing activity in the community. Expanded and enhanced facilities are needed to meet current and future needs. To date, concept plans have been developed for the site in partnership with Rocky View County and Rocky View Schools. Long range concept plans for the site include the quad ball diamond facility, school, sport fields, and an indoor recreation facility. The development of a school provides a natural synergy with the Quad Ball Diamond facility and future indoor facilities by creating a “hub” site for learning, active living, and recreation in the community. 1 About the Langdon Softball Association The Langdon Softball Association is a registered not for profit under the Societies Act of Alberta. The Association has approximately 200 registered players and 18 teams. There is currently a waitlist of teams wishing to join the league. Due to a lack of suitable ball diamonds in the community, the Association utilizes a number of ball diamonds outside of the community. About Langdon Little League Langdon Little League (LLL) is a member of the Alberta District 3 of Little League Alberta and Little League Canada. The program offers baseball for children and youth ages 4 to 16. In 2016, LLL had 21 teams and approximately 200 players. Provided below is an approximate breakdown of registration: • 7 T-ball teams (ages 4 to 6) (playing out of Langdon) • 8 Coach Pitch teams (ages 6 to 8) (playing out of Langdon) • 3 Minor teams (ages 9 to 10)* (playing out of Indus) • 2 Major teams (ages 11 to 12) (playing out of Langdon) • 1 Junior team (ages 13 to 14)* (playing out of Calgary due to lack of available facilities in our area and the Langdon fields do not meet the size specifications required)—ages 13 to 14 * Play outside of Langdon due to a lack of suitable fields As noted above, LLL’s Minor and Junior levels currently play outside of the community due to the inability to access adequate field time and/or the need to access fields with specifications that meet provincial and national Little League standards. Reflecting the community’s young demographics and the growing popularity of ball it is anticipated that LLL will add additional teams in the Minor, Major and Junior levels and also field a Senior team (ages 15 – 16) for the first time. LLL’s boundaries extend from the Calgary city limits east past Carseland, and from Glenmore Trail south. LLL serves the communities of Langdon, Indus, Carseland, Dalemead, and rural areas within Rocky View County. 2 TWO Project Description The following section provides additional detail on the project. Site Considerations The site was purchased by the North Bow Community Facility Facility Program Board in partnership with Rocky View County and the Rocky View The following chart identifies the components and amenities School Division. Required provincial government approvals for that are expected to be part of the Quad Ball Diamond the site have been obtained. facility. While ideally all components and amenities would Site servicing will also be required along with access and be built in a single phase, the following chart also outlines a parking. Servicing work on the site will need to be completed potential two phase approach to developing the facility. before development of the Quad Ball Diamond facility can occur. As the site further develops, other opportunities exist Component/Amenity (for each diamond) Phase to develop shared amenities and spaces that will result help Playing surfaces (grass/turf) *Irrigated 1 meet the objective of developing a ‘hub’ for the community. Shale infield and warning track 1 Outfield fencing (8 feet) 1 Side fencing (4 feet) 1 Preliminary Engineering Dugouts 1 Support building 1 (concession, washroom/showers, etc.) Drawings and Images The images presented on the following pages developed to Tournament board and shelter area 1 reflect the planned orientation of the Quad Ball Diamond facility Lighting 2 as well as the full build out of the Langdon Community Campus. Bleachers 2 As identified in the images, the Quad Ball Diamond facility will be located in the eastern portion of the site. Additional images can Fenced and covered kids play area 2 also be found in the appendices. 3 Current Community Campus Site Image 4 Quad Ball Diamond Facility Overview: Block 2 LEGEND: KEY PLAN SCALE: N.T.S. MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: STREET NO & NAME CITY, POVINCE GENERAL NOTES POSTAL CODE LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 3 C BLOCK 2 A PLAN 081 3156 PARCEL SIZE SITE AREA 18.57 ha DEVELOPMENT AREA 18.57 ha DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DP # C SURFACE IMPROVEMENT NOTES: 5 SITE PLAN ARCHITECTS YY/MM/DD TOPOGRAPHIC & LEGAL SURVEY YY/MM/DD BENCHMARK NOTES ---- ---- ---- ---- This drawing is the exclusive property of R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited. The reproduction D of any part without prior written consent of this office is strictly prohibited. The contractor shall verify all dimensions, levels, and datums on site and report any discrepancies or omissions to this office prior to construction.