FNSB CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2019 Project Nomination Form Nominations will be accepted from August 12 to October 11. Please fill out the nomination form as completely as possible. If a section does not apply to the project you are nominating, please leave that section blank. Please attach additional relevant information to this nomination packet as appropriate. There is no limit to the number of projects that can be submitted. Completed nomination forms can be submitted: In person at: By mail to: Fairbanks North Star Borough Fairbanks North Star Borough Attn: Mayor's Office Attn: Capital Improvement Program 907 Terminal Street PO Box 71267 Fairbanks, AK 99701 Fairbanks, AK 99707 NOMINATOR'S NAME: Jerry Lee Sadler DATE : 10/2/19 ORGANIZATION (IF APPLICABLE) : The Fairbanks Skatepark Coalition/North Star Community Foundation AFFECTED DEPARTMENT: The FNSB Parks and Recreation Department PHONE : {907) 347-0890 EMAIL: [email protected] Name of Proposed Project: The Renovation of the John Weaver Memorial Skate Park Project Scope/Description: The Fairbanks Skatepark Coalition (FSC) is working to improve and expand recreational opportunities for young people in The Fairbanks North Star Borough. FSC's priority is to address the needs of action sports riders by upgrading and expanding the John Weaver Memorial Skatepark at Growden Park. Currently, it is the only professionally built outdoor skatepark in Fairbanks. Built by the Fairbanks North Star Borough in 1997, it is in urgent need of an upgrade and expansion. Project Scope Complete replacement and expansion of the John Weaver Memorial Skate park at Growden Park Phase 1 - Project Design • Continue research and bid work with Skatepark Design Firms • American Ramp Company & Spohn Ranch • Finalize Skatepark Design & Schematics • Continue Community Engagement ll Page Phase 1 Update Design (Expected Completion December 2019) Quotes for design services have been acquired. No design firm has been contracted with at this time. Skatepark design, detailed cost analysis, and final construction documentation are first priority once sufficient funding has been secured. Phase 2 - Project Development • Final Project Construction Documentation • Bid Contractor/Quality Assurance • Raise enough funds & in-kind support to build park (Estimated $SOOK) • Build the Park - Estimated construction start t ime is Spring 2021 Phase 3 - Project Sustainability • FSC will set aside 3% of project funding for maintenance A well designed and professionally built skatepark requires very little maintenance and upkeep year to year. Our local skate community has been providing cleanliness and upkeep themselves since its inception . Our goal as the Fairbanks Skatepark Coalition is to continue to provide an organization that the skate community and borough can partner with to keep our skatepark like new. Concrete skate park maintenance is very low. Most Parks Departments do not consider their skate parks to be a significant maintenance concern . Agencies preparing for ongoing skate park maintenance expenses have usually not investigated the demands closely. Given their popularity, skate parks represent some of the greatest return on investment among the most popular recreational and athletic attractions. Total Cost of Project 8,000 to 10,000 SQ FT Park (Estimated $SOOK) Cost of skate park is contingent on final construction estimates. Park design concepts vary in complexity of features, landscaping, and square footage. Final design complexity and fundraising milestones will determine what type and size of park will get built. Options are available to build a park in a modular format. Add ing larger bowls, pump tracks, landscaping features, and more in the future once funding is secured . The actual cost of the skate park is, on average, 12% less than what the community originally estimated. This can be due to a reduction in the project scope, through a savings found in donated items and services, or a combination of both. National Average Skatepark Si ze : 11,876 sq. ft National Average Skatepark Co st per sq uare foot: $22.10 Pacific: 11,777 sq. ft Pacifi c: $31.02 Mountain: 16,184 sq. ft Mountain: $22.81 $40-45 per square foot for new projects. 15 years of data not adjusted for inflation. 21 Page SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE 1. Does the project reduce or eliminate a health or safety risk? aves □ No Healthy and active recreation plays an important role in the lives of young Alaskans. It is not only important for physical health, but also for mental well-being. According to the 2017 statewide Youth Risk Behavior Survey, only 18.4 percent of Alaskan High School students get the recommended amount of physical activity each day and 40.6 percent report spending more than 3 hours each day of free time on a computer, tablet or other electronic device. While Fairbanks hosts ma ny opportunities to play team sports, many young people face barriers to participation. The cost of fees, uniforms and equipment can be prohibitive. Transportation is another barrier for many families, particularly single parent families who may find it difficult to take kids to and from practice and games each week. Finally, many young people experience social limitations, such as mental health issues or developmental disabilities that create challenges to participating in traditional team sports. Skateboarding, BMX biking, and other action sports are all low-cost recreational activities with few barriers. A quality skateboard or scooter can be purchased for around $100 and can last several seasons. Currently, the major barrier is simply a safe space to ride. On average, one skateboarder a week dies in the United States as a result of a skateboarding-related accidents. Nearly all of these tragedies occur in the streets, and a majority of them involve a motor vehicle. Skate parks draw skateboarders away from traffic and can be considered a valuable component of a public safety initiative. While the Borough has invested in playgrounds and facilities for team sports, it has not prioritized options for teenagers and young adults to engage in fun, age appropriate activities. Public skateparks provide healthy outlets and spaces for young people to engage with their community and provide an alternative activity to drinking and drug use . 3I Page FNSB CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2. In your opinion, what is the current condition of the facility? • Poor D This is a new facility □ Fair □ Good D Excellent Built by the Fairbanks North Star Borough in 1997, it is in urgent need of an upgrade and expansion. The park was designed for advanced riders, with few elements appropriate for beginners, which creates a major safety hazard as different levels are competing for the same small space. Size, maintenance and safety are all major issues caused by the age of the park and how it was constructed. It has an asphalt surface which is cracking, creating an uneven surface. Some of the elements, such as the half pipe and pyramid are rusting, and the structural integrity may be compromised. 3. Does the project improve accessibility compliance? (For example: parking lot design, doorway design, counter height, floor access, restroom access, etc.) aves O No Yes, the project will improve the accessibility greatly. How the parking lot and sidewalks are attached to the park will be greatly improved. Currently the park has a potholed parking lot, gravel lead up, wooden posts, and a narrow entrance through a chain-link fence to access the park. A new design would eliminate these barriers and create opportunities for adaptive recreation programs. 41 Page FNSB CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FACILITY CONDITION 4. How old is the facility since original construction? D 41 + years D This is a new facility D 31- 40 years • 21 - 30 years D 11 - 20 years □ 0 - 10 years 5. Does the project replace an existing facility? •Yes □ No If yes, please identify the building it would replace and any other supporting information, including the condition of the existing facility (poor, fair, good, excellent): Complete replacement and expansion of the John Weaver Memorial Skate park at Growden Park PROJECT FUNDING 6. What is the status of project funding? D Fully funded • Partially funded D No funding Please identify the source and amount of any funding that is already secured in support of this project: Current Funders • Airport Equipment Rentals - $100,00 value of equipment rental • Spirit of Alaska - $2500 • McKinley Bank - $500 • Mosquito Authority $500 • Spine Care Specialists of Alaska $1000 • Various Community Members - $1200 • PLEDGED MATCH - Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation - $25,000 SI Page FNSB CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 7. Are there grant, foundation, sponsorship, or other alternative sources of funding available for this project? aves □ No a. If yes, is there a match requirement? aves □ No b. If a match is required, how much? Please choose the most applicable option. □ 1 - 10% match required □ 11 - 20% match required D 21 - 30% match required □ 31 - 40% match required • +41% match required Please identify the potential funding sources, how the project is eligible for such funds, any work done to commit such funds (i.e., application or proposal submitted and/or approved}, and any additionally relevant information: Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation has pledged $25,000 with a 100% match required. We are eligible for such funds because our project is a youth sports capital project The Tony Hawk Foundation is a potential funding source that we submitted an application for on August