Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 07/14/2016

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Memorandum TO: Mark Riverblood FROM: Nathan Greenwald DATE: July 11th, 2016 SUBJECT: Tennis Court Options Present Options 1. Do Nothing a. Courts are currently used by a group of 15-20 people, two times a week. Spalling damage is increasing from use. 2. Strip surface on single court, repaint boundaries. a. Could be cheapest, most efficient option. b. Have not heard back from contacts about this course of action. c. Having trouble getting information about this practice. d. As long as the top layer of asphalt was intact, without any damage that could make play unsafe this could be utilized. e. Without an acrylic top layer, any uneven or non-uniform area could be worn down further, hold water, or be a playing hazard for those on the court. f. Runs the risk of not being level, not eliminating cracks, etc. But could still be playable. i. Current surface underneath is cracked just like top layer, would need at least another layer of fresh asphalt, and crack filler. To provide a safe amount of traction and foot security. ii. It is also grainy, sandy, showing signs of age. This needs to be addressed. iii. Could still be cheaper than doing it the "conventional tennis way"however it will lose all aesthetic appeal. 3. Repair the one court (with severe spalling) entirely. a. Numerous quotes on this job. b. Would cost anywhere from $6,500-$8,000. c. Would make this one court playable, would take a week or more. d. Appearance would be different from the remaining courts. (just newer, could get same color match) e. Would make the playing area safe. 4. Repair the entire four court system. a. Three quotes on this job. b. Would cost anywhere from $19,000 - $30,000 i. That is $4,750 to $7,500 a court. ii. Would require same amount of time as single court replacement. c. Would fill in all cracks, provide a nice, even, uniform surface for play. d. More expensive, yet very viable option. e. Would need to happen again in 4-7 years (according to tennis court surface experts). £ Would make the entire playing area/court system safe, and is the safest solution other than complete court reconstruction. 5. Court Reconstruction. a. This option was researched, but not quoted as it takes all of the courts out of play. b. Should strongly be considered for the future if courts crack before the normal 4-7 year maintenance schedule. c. Can cost anywhere from$100,0004200,000 depending on size of court, base layers, and playing surfaces selected. We have a multi-court system so the price will be higher. This would allow for a new, safe court, with potentially easier, more cost effective maintenance for the future.