Parks & Recreation Board Meeting Agenda Packet 6.16.26

Parks & Recreation Board · 2026-06-16 · agenda_packet

[222 W. Main Street, Pensacola, FL 32502 (City Hall); 111 Berkley Drive, Pensacola, FL 32503 (Woodland Heights Resource Center); 900 N F Street, Pensacola, FL 32501 (Fricker Resource Center); 7000 Spanish Trail, Pensacola, FL 32504 (Gull Point Resource Center); 2130 Summit Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32503 (Roger Scott Athletic Complex); case 26-692 (Pensacola Sings); 26-303 (Northeast Pensacola Wildcats)] The Parks & Recreation Board agenda for June 16, 2026, includes several items related to Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for various sports and arts programs. Item 2, 'Pensacola Sings,' involves an MOU with Pensacola Children's Chorus, Inc., to offer a chorus program at three city facilities: Woodland Heights Resource Center (111 Berkley Drive, Pensacola, FL 32503), Fricker Resource Center (900 N F Street, Pensacola, FL 32501), and Gull Point Resource Center (7000 Spanish Trail, Pensacola, FL 32504). The program aims to provide youth with music and performance skills. The City will provide facilities and marketing support, while the Provider is responsible for staffing, equipment, and program maintenance, with a potential annual support payment from the City not exceeding $22,000. Item 3, 'Northeast Pensacola Wildcats,' involves an MOU with Northeast Pensacola Wildcats for a youth football program at Roger Scott Football Field (2130 Summit Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32503). The Provider will pay $10 per participating child per season, with the fee subject to annual review. The MOU outlines responsibilities for field maintenance, concessions, and prohibits certain types of tournaments. Both MOUs detail insurance requirements, indemnification, and public records compliance. [150 N W Street, Pensacola, FL 32505] Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Pensacola and East Pensacola Student Athlete Program Inc. for the Provider to utilize Bill Gregory Park (150 N W Street, Pensacola, FL 32505) for a youth baseball program. The term is from the Effective Date until June 30, 2028. The Provider will pay $10 per participating child per season, subject to annual review and potential increase. The City is responsible for concession equipment maintenance, while the Provider handles personnel licensing and cleanup. Field maintenance is the City's responsibility, with additional maintenance by the Provider requiring City consent and being non-reimbursable. Invitational tournaments are prohibited without written City approval. The Provider must provide staff background checks, participant numbers, insurance, operating documents, disciplinary guidelines, incident reports, damage notifications, and activity schedules. The Provider must also add the City to its Hold Harmless/Indemnification Agreement and provide proof of advance registration for City residents. The Provider must furnish financial information including IRS Form 990 and financial statements. The Provider shall not make improvements without prior written permission. The Provider is responsible for repair of any damage caused by its activities. The City grants non-exclusive use of the property. [2400 MLK Drive, Pensacola, FL, 32503] Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Pensacola and The East Pensacola Student Athlete Program Inc. for the Provider to utilize Magee Field (2400 MLK Drive, Pensacola, FL, 32503) for a youth football program. The term is from the Effective Date until June 30, 2028. The Provider will pay $10 per participating child per season, subject to annual review and potential increase. The City is responsible for concession equipment maintenance, while the Provider handles personnel licensing and cleanup. Field maintenance is the City's responsibility, with additional maintenance by the Provider requiring City consent and being non-reimbursable. Invitational tournaments are prohibited without written City approval. The Provider must provide staff background checks, participant numbers, insurance, operating documents, disciplinary guidelines, incident reports, damage notifications, and activity schedules. The Provider must also add the City to its Hold Harmless/Indemnification Agreement and provide proof of advance registration for City residents. The Provider must furnish financial information including IRS Form 990 and financial statements. The Provider shall not make improvements without prior written permission. The Provider is responsible for repair of any damage caused by its activities. The City grants non-exclusive use of the property. [1301 W Gregory St., Pensacola, FL, 32502] Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Pensacola and Southern Youth Sports Association for the Provider to utilize Legion Field for a youth football program. The MOU is effective upon signature and terminates on June 30, 2028. The Provider will pay the City $10 per participating child per season, with potential annual increases of up to $5. The Provider may maintain concession activity, but sale of alcohol is prohibited. The City is responsible for field maintenance. The Provider must comply with various conditions including background checks for personnel, providing participant numbers, maintaining insurance, and adhering to non-discrimination policies. The Provider must also indemnify and hold harmless the City. The Fricker Resource Center is closed for renovations. A groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, at 9:30 am. The project involves rehabilitating the community center, resiliency improvements to the building envelope, stormwater improvements, upgrading building mechanical systems, and building a two-story social hall for an expanded senior center and teen center. The estimated cost is $9,474,542, funded by grants. Construction of a retention pond and interior demolition are in progress. [Tippin Park] The Tippin Park Revitalization project involves replacing the playground with an inclusive playground and surfacing, improving sidewalk accessibility, upgrading picnic tables, benches, and trash cans, installing a new drinking fountain, and renovating the parking lot. The estimated cost is $428,682, funded by LOST. Two playground distributors have been engaged for design based on survey feedback and quotes, which are currently under review. The project is scheduled for Spring 2026. [E.S. Cobb Center] The E.S. Cobb Center Improvements project includes structural improvements to glulam arches, roof replacement, building envelope improvements, and parking lot renovation. Glulam arches are completed. Contractor is finishing window and gutter work. Removal of old generator, replacement shed, sidewalk repair, and awning work are the last remaining items. The estimated cost is $1,231,505, funded by LOST and Grant Funds. The project is scheduled for Spring 2026. [17th Ave Boat Ramp] The 17th Ave Boat Ramp Improvements project involves rebuilding the boat ramp and renovating the parking area while improving traffic safety. The project is out to bid by April 20, 2026, with an advanced warning system, parking lot, and dock. A bid alternate includes demolition and replacement of the boardwalk along the pedestrian underpass. The estimated cost is $1,487,188, funded by LOST FY24. The project is scheduled for Spring 2026. [Bayview Park] Bayview Park Improvements Phase 1 includes renovating tennis courts, the auxiliary parking lot, and restoring park path surfacing. Windscreens have been replaced. Tennis court resurfacing was awarded to American Tennis Company on April 13, 2026. Parking lot resurfacing, trash can replacement, walking path restoration, and bench replacement are in process. The estimated cost is $88,000, funded by LOST NEW. The project is scheduled for Spring 2026. [Bayview Dog Park] The Bayview Dog Park Improvements project aims to enhance the dog park by improving grading, surfacing, benches, picnic tables, and signage. The estimated cost is $110,000, funded by LOST NEW. The project is complete. [Roger Scott Pool Facility] The Roger Scott Pool Facility Improvements project involves replacing and upgrading pool restrooms, shower amenities, ticketing booth, and restoring zero-depth pool surfacing. The storage building roof has been repaired, and the shade awning over the picnic area has been replaced. The baby pool has been resurfaced. Water slide replacement and bathroom replacement have been pushed to September 2026 due to vendor complications. The estimated cost is $1,329,000, funded by LOST FY25. The project was scheduled for Spring 2026. [Rev H.K. Matthews Park] The Rev H.K. Matthews Park Improvements project includes replacing and upgrading the playground, restoring damaged park sidewalks, renovating basketball courts, and upgrading the drinking fountain. The playground was completed on March 24, 2025. The bid package for the basketball court renovation was sent to Purchasing on April 27, 2026. The estimated cost is $264,287, funded by LOST FY24 & FY25, and LOST NEW. The project is scheduled for Fall-Winter 2025. [Cecil Hunter Pool Facility] The Cecil Hunter Pool Facility Improvements project involves replacing and upgrading the waterslide. A purchase order for the refurbishment of the water slides has been issued and was scheduled for April. The estimated cost is $188,481, funded by LOST FY25. The project is scheduled for Fall-Winter 2025. [Exchange Park Athletic Facility] The Exchange Park Athletic Facility Improvements project includes upgrading the scoreboard, bleachers, and irrigation system. Scoreboards have been replaced, and bleachers have been installed. A purchase order has been issued and replacement of outfield fencing on fields 1 and 3 is being scheduled. The estimated cost is $141,500, funded by LOST FY24. The project is scheduled for Fall-Winter 2025. [Pintado Park] The Pintado Park Revitalization project involves improving park sidewalk accessibility and picnic amenities, upgrading benches, and installing a drinking fountain. The project is complete. The estimated cost is $70,500, funded by LOST NEW/GENERAL FUND. The project was scheduled for Fall-Winter 2025. [Miralla Park] The Miralla Park Revitalization project includes upgrading and restoring playground surfacing, restoring aging playground components, upgrading the swing set, upgrading and reconfiguring benches, improving sidewalk accessibility to amenities, and upgrading trash cans. The project is complete. The estimated cost is $159,500, funded by LOST NEW. The project was scheduled for Fall-Winter 2025. [Bartram Park] The Bartram Park Improvements project involves developing an erosion control plan for the bay-side facing park and renovating the parking lot. The estimated cost is $50,000, funded by LOST FY24. The project is on hold and was scheduled for Fall-Winter 2025. [Sanders-Beach] The Sanders-Beach Kayak Launch & Park Revitalization project involves converting the boat ramp to an ADA kayak launch, upgrading picnic shelters, replacing restrooms and increasing the number of stalls, upgrading park furniture, and upgrading lighting to a sea-turtle friendly type. Loftis Marine is redesigning the restroom to meet new floodplain requirements. The estimated cost is $1,488,875, funded by a Grant. The project is in state and federal permitting and was scheduled for Fall-Winter 2025. [McNealy Park] The McNealy Park Revitalization project includes upgrading picnic tables, trash cans, grills, and drinking fountains, and developing a design to improve one playground area. The project is complete. The estimated cost is $55,018, funded by LOST NEW. The project was scheduled for Summer 2025. [Magee Field Athletic Facility] The Magee Field Athletic Facility Improvements project involves upgrading goal posts and renovating the field. The project is complete. The estimated cost is $42,168, funded by LOST FY24. The project was scheduled for Summer 2025. [Bill Gregory Athletic Facility] The Bill Gregory Athletic Facility Improvements project involves upgrading bleachers to be ADA accessible with railings per safety standards. The project is complete. The estimated cost is $50,000, funded by LOST FY24 & FY25. The project was scheduled for Summer 2025. [Miraflores Boy Scout Building] The Miraflores Boy Scout Building project involves restoring windows and flooring, and upgrading electrical systems. The project is complete. The estimated cost is $70,000, funded by LOST FY24. The project was scheduled for Summer 2025. [Blake Doyle Skateboard Park] The Blake Doyle Skateboard Park Improvements project aims to improve drainage around the perimeter of the park to prevent erosion. The project is on hold. The estimated cost is $9,075, funded by LOST FY24. The project was scheduled for Summer 2025. [Roger Scott Athletic Complex] The Roger Scott Athletic Complex Improvements project involves renovating the football field, pressbox, improving sidewalk accessibility in spectator areas, upgrading bleachers to include railings per new safety standards and make half ADA accessible, and restoring ADA connection to a nearby playground. The project is complete. The estimated cost is $142,700, funded by LOST NEW. The project was scheduled for Spring 2025. [Henry Wyer Park] The Henry Wyer Park Revitalization project involves upgrading and restoring playground surfacing, benches, picnic tables, trash cans, light poles, fencing, and drinking fountains. The project is complete. The estimated cost is $71,600, funded by CRA-Park Improvements. The project was scheduled for Spring 2025. [Belvedere Park, Eastgate Gate Park, Lion's Park, Granada Square, Zamora Square, Lamancha Square, Toledo Square] The Park Sidewalk Accessibility Improvements project provides accessible walkways to park amenities and restores damaged sidewalks at Belvedere Park, Eastgate Gate Park, Lion's Park, Granada Square, Zamora Square, Lamancha Square, and Toledo Square. The project is complete. The estimated cost is $70,750, funded by LOST FY24. The project was scheduled for Spring 2025. [Woodland Heights Resource Center] The Woodland Heights Resource Center Improvements project involves renovating the kitchen, improving site drainage, and providing an accessible walkway for school bus drop-offs. The original project is complete. Additional sidewalk connection to Pensacola Village and on-street parking are in exploratory discussions. The estimated cost is $91,422, funded by LOST. The project was scheduled for Spring 2025. [Roger Scott Tennis Center] The Roger Scott Tennis Center Improvements project involved court renovations and remaining funds used for shade amenities and bleacher upgrades, including six shade structures within newly resurfaced tennis courts to be installed in Spring 2025. The original project scope is complete. Resurfacing and restriping of the parking lot is scheduled for June 27-28 due to a rain delay. The estimated cost is $756,487, funded by LOST FY24. The project was scheduled for Spring 2025. [Wayside Park] The Wayside Park Seawall Design project is to develop designs to restore and increase resiliency to the seawall. The project is on hold. The estimated cost is $125,497, funded by LOST FY24. The project was scheduled for Spring 2025. [Gull Point Resource Center] The Gull Point Resource Center Grounds Improvements project includes replacing and upgrading the basketball court, replacing and upgrading one playground area, upgrading picnic tables and benches, and renovating the parking lot. The original project deliverables are complete, and old skatepark amenities and concrete pad repair will be revisited over the summer. The estimated cost is $188,100, funded by LOST NEW. The project is scheduled for Fall-Winter 2025. [Bay Bluffs Park] The Bay Bluffs Park Revitalization project involves rehabilitating the main boardwalk and upgrading park amenities to reopen the park. The estimated cost is $2,400,000, funded by a Grant. HDR scope and fee for design and project management are under review. The project is scheduled for Fall-Winter 2026-27. [case 26-695] The Direction '25 memorandum discusses the 'Direction '25' initiative, which includes a list of unfunded and redistributed funding projects. It also references an unfunded list and provides a link to the Direction '25 projects and monthly status updates. [Tippin Park, Granada Subdivision Park; case 26-694] The Parks and Recreation Board is scheduled to discuss the Tippin Park and Granada Subdivision Park Memo Workshop. The file number is 26-694. [Lamancha Square, Lavallet Park, Estramadura Square, Belvedere, Eastgate Park] The following parks have lighting improvements scheduled: Lamancha Square, Lavallet Park, Estramadura Square, Belvedere, and Eastgate Park. Belvedere is complete. The needs for other parks are being evaluated for quoting. The estimated cost is $156,528, funded by LOST NEW. The project is scheduled for Spring 2026. [Allen Park, Seville Square, Bryan Park, Dunwoody Park, Community Maritime Park, Zamora Square] The following parks have revitalization projects scheduled: Allen Park, Seville Square, Bryan Park, Dunwoody Park, Community Maritime Park Playground, and Zamora Square. Allen Park Revitalization is complete. Seville Square Improvements involve developing designs for underground utilities. Bryan Park Improvements and Dunwoody Park Improvements involve playground replacement. Community Maritime Park Playground Improvements involve replacing and upgrading playground surfacing. Zamora Square Lighting involves improving park lighting. These projects are scheduled between Spring 2026 and Spring 2027. [Tippin Park, E.S. Cobb Center, 17th Ave Boat Ramp, Bayview Park, Bay Bluffs Park, Fricker Center] The following parks have revitalization projects scheduled: Tippin Park, E.S. Cobb Center, 17th Ave Boat Ramp, Bayview Park, Bay Bluffs Park, and Fricker Center. Tippin Park Revitalization involves replacing the playground with an inclusive playground and surfacing, improving sidewalk accessibility, upgrading picnic tables, benches, and trash cans, installing a new drinking fountain, and renovating the parking lot. E.S. Cobb Center Improvements include structural improvements, roof replacement, building envelope improvements, and parking lot renovation. 17th Ave Boat Ramp Improvements involve rebuilding the boat ramp and renovating the parking area. Bayview Park Improvements Phase 1 includes renovating tennis courts, auxiliary parking lot, and restoring park path surfacing. Bay Bluffs Park Revitalization involves rehabilitating the main boardwalk and upgrading park amenities. Fricker Center Improvements involve rehabilitating the community center, resiliency improvements, stormwater improvements, upgrading mechanical systems, and building a two-story social hall. These projects are scheduled between Spring 2026 and Fall-Winter 2026-27.