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Home My WebLink AboutBlack Hawk County Gaming Association-Grant Application-09.22.2008 t —. aooc - Fs3L BLACK HAWK COUNTY GAMING ASSOCIATION GRANT APPLICATION COVER PAGE Date Application Received Grant Number: (Office Use) (Office Use) 1. Name of Organization: Waterloo Leisure Services, City of Waterloo 2. Mailing Address: 1101 Campbell Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701 3. Telephone: 291-4370 Federal Tax ID Number:42-6005327 4. Email Address: paul.hutiinq(a�waterloo-ia.orq 5. Contact Person/Phone Number: Paul Hutinq, Leisure Services Director 291-4370 6. Amount of Funding Requested From BHCGA: $ 590,000.00 7. I have read the Funding Guidelines & Procedures document. PH (INITIAL) 8. You must list a title and brief description of the project/program for which funding is requested in the space below. (In addition, a one-page addendum describing your proposal in more detail may be attached.) Include in this description how this project will provide property tax relief, capital improvements and/or charitable services. Waterloo Riverfront Baseball Stadium Renovation Project: Waterloo's vintage ballpark was built in the mid 1940s. The stadium is currently home of the Waterloo Bucks of the Northwoods League and the UNI Panthers of the Missouri Valley. Last year's attendance exceeded 63,000 for Bucks games, with annual estimated attendance of nearly 200,000 spectators and participants for all events. This ballpark had been ii need of major improvements for decades, and in 2005 a local architecture firm completed a master plan for stadium renovations. Several phases of the plan are complete, including new restrooms, ticket booths, canopied entrance, concessions, office and grandstand roof. Remodeling of the old concessions area and creation of new concessions plaza have been completed this year. The proposed BHCGA grant, along with several other funding sources would allow for the timely completion of the remaining project components, including construction of new home and visitor locker rooms, renovation of the playing field, new stands and seating throughout, a new first base concessions and restroom area. Required Signatures: Chief Executiv fficer Chairperson of Board of Directors Mission Statement The City of Waterloo Leisure Services Commission is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all citizens by providing the best possible recreational activities, special events, facilities, and services that encourage lifelong learning, fitness and fun. The Commission strives to provide an enjoyable outdoor environment with top quality parks, preserves, golf courses, recreational trails, and a healthy urban forest resource. Board of Directors David Buck, Board Chair Sheryl Annette, Vice Chair Edgar Cunningham Jr., Secretary John DeLorbe Aundra Meeks Chris Handfelt Bob Frost Recognition The Black Hawk County Gaming Association and/or the Isle of Capri Casino and Hotel would be recognized in many ways for its contributions. Below are several ideas for recognition and others would be considered if requested by BHCGA. • Field naming rights, with logos incorporated into the new turf infield • Outfield fence signage • Signage on the exterior of the stadium (e.g. Isle of Capri Field at Riverfront Stadium) • Recognition in all press materials related to stadium renovation projects • Website recognition on various sites (Leisure Services, Buck's Baseball, UNI Panthers) • Multiple P.A. announcements during games • Radio ads during Bucks games • Mentions on television and radio ads for Waterloo Bucks Baseball • Souvenir program ads The stadium is home not only of the regular season Bucks and Panthers games, but many other events such as those listed below: • NJCAA Region XI, Division II JUCO Baseball Tournament • Midwest Classic Conference Tournament • Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Series • Bucks Baseball Cedar Valley Metro Tournament • Waterloo Bucks Pre-Season High School Baseball Classic • Riverfront Stadium Challenge • Optimist tournament • Numerous High School Games • Coast-to-Coast Baseball Tryouts Riverfront Stadium is located in beautiful Cedar River/Exchange Park, featuring a youth baseball/softball/flag football complex, a major new paved trail connection, disc golf, a boating center, and a skatepark. This would become a great point of positive exposure for BHCGA and the Isle. NARRATIVE Project Description: The City of Waterloo Leisure Services Commission has embarked on a mission to completely renovate historic Riverfront Stadium in Cedar River Park. While we have made a good start toward the goal of creating a beautiful home for family entertainment in Waterloo, much remains to be done. BHCGA can help lower taxes by reducing the needed general obligation bond sales for this project. C.A.T. grant funding of 20% will also be sought. Progress has been made. Ove'the last few years the early phases of this project have been completed at a total investment to date of approximately$80,000, including the following major improvements: • New restrooms, concessions stand, and a concrete plaza area have been constructed on the third base side of the stadium. • A new canopied main entrance and new ticket booths have been built. • The business office has been enlarged and remodeled. • The grandstand roof has been replaced. • A decorative fence has been constructed around the front perimeter of the stadium. • A new covered batting cage structure has been constructed by UNI. • The parking lot has been seal-coated and parking lines will be painted next spring. • A total renovation has been done to the old concessions area under the grandstand, including a concrete plaza outside the new serving windows, facing the parking lot. What remains to be done to make Riverfront Baseball Stadium truly shine? To make Riverfront an inviting destination that our citizens and teams can be proud of, we need to keep the renovations moving. Remaining projects are as follows in order of priority: YEAR 1) Construction of new HOME LOCKER ROOMS will eliminate the age-old problem of wet and unsavory conditions in existing locker rooms. The new locker rooms and showers will be enlarged and built out into the existing "tunnel area" under the stands. In conjunction with the locker rooms would be the creation of a new CONNECTION FROM THE CANOPIED ENTRANCE INTO THE GRANDSTAND that will allow direct flow of baseball fans into the grandstand from the main gate. Cost estimate: $475,000. Construction of new VISITOR LOCKER ROOMS would be another phase of year one construction at an estimated cost of $435,000. Architects fees(including construction supervision) for the entire year one project would cost$90,000. Year 1 total: $1,000,000. YEAR 2) Renovation of the PLAYING FIELD, including removing existing turf, regarding, improved drainage, and new irrigation system Year 2 total:$300,000. if natural, $800,000 if artificial YEAR 3) Replacement of deteriorated steel stands and outdated wood seats is necessary to give Riverfront a new and inviting feel. NEW GRANDSTAND SEATING cost estimate: $260,000. Year 3 total: $260,000. YEAR 4) Construction of NEW FIRST BASE RESTROOMS/CONCESSIONS building will allow for closing of the existing outdated and unserviceable concessions and restrooms in this location. Cost Estimate: $200,000. NEW FIRST BASE BLEACHER SEATING will replace existing rusty stands and wood seats at an estimated cost of$150,000. Year 4 total: $450,000. YEAR 5) Replacement of old rusty stands and wood seats with NEW THIRD BASE BLEACHER SEATING will complete the seating renovations. Cost estimate: $150,000. UPGRADES TO THE Year 5 total: $150,000. TOTAL REMAINING INVESTMENT NEEDED FOR THE WATERLOO RIVERFRONT STADIUM RENOVATION PROJECT: $2,285,000. PROJECT BUDGET for WATERLOO RIVERFRONT STADIUM RENOVATION Expenditures to Date $ 880,000 2008-2009 locker rooms / grandstand entrance $ 1,000,000 2009-2010 playing field renovations $ 300,000* 2010-2011 new grandstand — stands and seating $ 260,000 2011-2012 new first base restroom/concessions / bleacher seats $ 450,000 2012-2013 new third base bleacher seating $ 275,000 Total Projected 5 year expenditures for 2008 — 2013 $2,285,000 Grand Total for overall project $3,165,000 Previous BHCGA Grants (re-designated for locker rooms) $ 190,000 BHCGA Grant Request (for locker rooms) $ 590,000 Balance of funding to be obtained from the following sources: $1,505,000 • General Obligation Bonds, • Potential 20% C.A.T. grant • Cost sharing from Buck's Baseball and UNI Athletics. • Possible additional BHCGA Grants * $800,000 estimate for artificial field turf installation Locker Room Project Cost Breakdown (estimated): Architect Fees $ 90,000 Estimated Cost Option I ( I Entrance and Home Locker Rough-In) 200,000 Estimated Cost Option 2 (Home Locker Rooms Finish Work) 275,000 Estimated Cost Option 3 (Visitor Locker Rooms ) 435,000 Estimated Total Locker Room Project Cost $ 1,000,000 Available Funding Sources for Locker Room Project: City Bond Money $ 100,000 Existing BHCGA Grant 190,000 Insurance / FEMA Assistance (still in negotiation) 120,000 Total Estimated Available Funding $ 410,000 Estimated Shortfall (Amount Requested) $ 590,000 ,- , I