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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution-2007-0020 RESOLUTION NO. 20 SERIES OF 2007 TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENT AL/JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE AND THE R-l SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE USE OF THE WHEAT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FIELDS. WHEREAS, the District and City are authorized and empowered under Colorado law to acquire, develop, operate and maintain recreational sites and facilities for the students and residents within their respective jurisdictions and to contract with each other for such purposes, and; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge supports Strategic Planning and Strategic Plan Goal 3 supports Strong Partnership between City and Community, and WHEREAS, the District is making improvements to a sports field at Wheat Ridge High School, 9050 W. 32nd Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (herein referred to as the "High School") for the recreational benefit of the students and residents, and; WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department provides youth sports programs, and joint use of fields will provide additional benefit to the community and department, WHEREAS, the City has agreed to participate financially in those improvements in return for access to and use of all the athletic fields at the High School; the multipurpose field and tennis courts adjacent to Everitt Middle School; and the softball and southwest multipurpose field adjacent to Pennington Elementary School (herein referred to as the "School Sports Fields"); and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE THAT: The City of Wheat Ridge approves an Intergovernmental/Joint Use Agreement Between The City Of Wheat Ridge And The R-l School District For The Use Of The Wheat Ridge High School Sports Fields. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption. DONE AND RESOLVED THIS 25th day of June, 2007. ATTEST: 1Jf)iJa~~ @ n\ . '\ \\~ (\ ' ~ ~'VJ~ . \10 \\Q--:) J--.J ' Michael Snow, City C\~rk ~ INTERGOVERNMENTAL/JOINT USE AGREEMENT OF WHEAT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FIELDS ~ THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 15 day of ~\1l~ C; ,2007, by and between the Jefferson County School District No. R-l, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, (hereinafter referred to as "District") and the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado (hereinafter referred to as "City"). References herein to the "School" shall include the District, acting through its designated representation at Wheat Ridge High School. WHEREAS, the District and City are authorized and empowered under Colorado law to acquire, develop, operate and maintain recreational sites and facilities for the students and residents within their respective jurisdictions and to contract with each other for such purposes, and; WHEREAS, the District and City signed a general joint use agreement June 25, 1979 that provides the general rules for joint use of the District's fields located within the City, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and fully incorporated herein by this reference, and; WHEREAS, the District is making improvements to a sports field at Wheat Ridge High School, 9050 W. 32nd Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (herein referred to as the "High School") for the recreational benefit of the students and residents, and; WHEREAS, the City has agreed to participate financially in those improvements in return for access to and use of all the athletic fields at the High School; the multipurpose field and tennis courts adjacent to Everitt Middle School; and the softball and southwest multipurpose field adjacent to Pennington Elementary School (herein referred to as the "School Sports Fields"); and WHEREAS, both parties desire to make the field improvements described below so additional use of School Sports Fields are available to the residents of Jefferson County. NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by the parties as follows: Section 1. In consideration of the above premises, and in further consideration of Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) agreeing to contribute up to a total of$300,000 via a Joint Venture Grant application from the City of Wheat Ridge for certain improvements, as described in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, the District and City agree to upgrade a grass field to an artificial turf field at the School. Section 2. The District will plan, develop and construct an artificial turf field at the High School as depicted in Exhibit B. - 1 - Section 3. The projected funding to upgrade a grass field to an artificial turf field is depicted in Exhibit C. Section 4. and/or services: The District shall coordinate and fund the following materials A. Plan, develop and construct the field improvements to District standards. B. Perform all construction administration. C. Perform all upkeep, maintenance and repair on the artificial turf field. Section 5. The City shall obtain and transfer funds as follows: A. Submit a Joint Venture Grant application to JCOS requesting $300,000 for the development of an artificial turf field at the High School. In the event the City is unable to obtain the $300,000 from JCOS, this Agreement shall automatically be null and void. B. Upon receipt of the $300,000 from JCOS, the City shall transfer the $300,000 to the District within 60 days of the District's written notice to proceed to the contractor installing the artificial turf field at the High School. Section 6. To the best of School's ability, the School shall provide the equipment and personnel to ensure the artificial turf field is in playable condition at all times. Section 7. The School will have control and management of the School's Sports Fields. The School will schedule the School's Sports Fields during school hours. The City will schedule the School's Sports Fields during non-school hours. For non- school hours, scheduling priority will be given first to the School for school events. All remaining non-school hours will be the responsibility ofthe City to schedule all other field use. Field scheduling will be in accordance with Exhibit D. Field use scheduled by the City will be limited to City sponsored/associated athletic programs. The City will provide a list of City sponsored/associated athletic programs for the School's review at the joint meeting in September, February and May. The School will conduct no third party permitting unless it is related to a student sports program. This third party permitting will be coordinated with the City's liaison and can only be permitted and scheduled by the School if the requested School Sports Field has not been scheduled by the City. Section 8. The School and City will each appoint a liaison to serve the interest of the respective organizations through communication and the coordination of schedules, as they pertain to field use. The two liaisons will adhere to the following meeting schedule to establish the specific needs and times for scheduling the fields, as - 2 - they relate to the current year. Joint meetings will be conducted monthly. These meetings will serve to communicate the upcoming season needs, wants, and/or concerns and to review the past months for opportunities for improvement. Section 9. The District will be responsible for the maintenance of all athletic fields and courts. The City may elect, but is not required, to assist the District with maintenance of the fields. The City's maintenance support will be approved and coordinated with the District's Landscape Services Manager. The City will fund the City's maintenance support. Section 10. The District and the City understand the need to take any or all grass fields out of service during part or all of the summer to insure fields are usable in the fall and spring. The District's determination to take a field out of service will take precedence over the City's perspective. The grass fields will be scheduled for use in accordance with their availability. The District's Landscape Services Manager and the City's Representative will meet no later than May 1 st to discuss the maintenance schedule and availability of the grass School Sports Fields for the upcoming summer. During the summer (June to mid-August), should the District find it necessary to take any or all grass fields out of service, the District will make every effort to identify an alternative location for the City to use. If the softball field is taken out of service, the District is not required to identify an alternative location for the City to use. The District will not attempt to identify alternative field locations if the Denver Water Board has declared drought conditions for the Metro Denver area and implemented watering restrictions. Section 11. The scheduled users will be responsible for trash pickup. Section 12. When the School determines the grass fields are not playable due to inclement weather or general condition, usage of the artificial turf field will be determined by the priorities stated in Section 7 for the activities scheduled for that day. The School's representative or Landscape Services Manager will advise the City representative when a grass field is determined to not be playable and post it accordingly. The City will be responsible for advising its scheduled users. Ifno High School activities are scheduled, the City will be responsible for rescheduling the City's activities on the artificial turf field. Section 13. In case of a snow event and if High School or City activities are scheduled for the School's Sports Fields, the School shall provide equipment and personnel to make a good faith effort to make the artificial turf field usable within 4 days after a snow event ends. The usage of the artificial turf field will be determined by the priorities established in Section 7 for the activities scheduled for that day. Ifno School activities are scheduled, the City will be responsible for rescheduling the City activities on the artificial turf field. Section 14. The City will not be required to pay a field use fee for the use of the School Sports Fields for the term of this Agreement. Section 15. To the extent permitted by law and without waiving any rights, defenses, or protections provided to either Party by the Colorado Governmental - 3 - Immunity Act, each Party shall indemnify and hold the other harmless from all liability, claims, demands, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) resulting from or related to any injury, loss or death, disease, property loss or damage, or any other losses of any kind whatsoever, that arise out of or are in any manner connected with that Party's use of the School Sports Fields, or the use of the School Sports Fields by that Party's licensees, invitees, or guests. Each Party agrees to investigate and, at the request of the indemnified Party, handle and/or defend against any such claims or demands at the sole expense of that Party, whether or not any such alleged claims or demands are groundless, false, or fraudulent. The foregoing indemnification shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties and their successors and assigns. Section 16. Insurance: (a) The District and the City shall procure and maintain the minimum insurance coverage listed in this Section. Such coverage shall be procured from insurers which are authorized to do business in the State of Colorado and which maintain at least an A- rating in Best's Insurance Report or as otherwise approved by the District. All policies shall be issued as primary policies and shall contain an endorsement requiring thirty (30) days' written notice from the insurance company to both the District and the City before cancellation of any policy. Each party shall provide the other party with a certificate of insurance for each policy required under this Agreement which indicates the coverage and that the premium has been paid. Certificates of Insurance for renewal or new policies shall be provided to the other party not less than thirty (30) days before expiration of the existing policy. (b) The City shall maintain the worker's compensation insurance required by law covering the City employees working at or in connection with the City's use of the School's Sports Fields. The City shall also require all of its contractors and subcontractors to procure and maintain the workers' compensation insurance required by law covering workmen working at or in connection with the City's use of the School Sports Fields. (c) The City shall procure and maintain general liability insurance, including property damage liability, with a single combined liability limit of $2,000,000, insuring against all liability of the City and its directors, officers, employees, and agents arising out of or in connection with the City's use of the School's Sports Fields or the acts or omissions of the City or its employees or agents at the School. The District shall be named as an additional insured on the policy. By obtaining such insurance, the City does not waive any rights, defenses, or protections provided to it by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act. (d) The District shall procure and maintain general liability insurance, including property damage liability, with a single combined liability limit of$2,000,000, insuri~~ against all liability of the District and its directors, officers, employe~s, and agents ansmg out of or in connection with the District's use of the School's Sport Fields or the acts or omissions of the District or its employees or agents. The City shall be named as an - 4 - additional insured on the policy. By obtaining such insurance, the District does not waive any rights, defenses, or protections provided to it by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act. (e) The City shall procure and maintain automobile comprehensive liability insurance with a single combined liability limit of $2,000,000 with respect to each of the City vehicles which is used by the City in connection with the City use of the School Sports Fields. (D The Parties agree that the City's membership in the Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA) satisfies the City's obligation under this Section. Section 17. Each party agrees to notify the other in writing of any claims or potential claims from damage or injury that come to its attention in connection with the usage of the site and facilities. Section 18. The term of this Agreement shall be ten (10) years from the date this agreement is signed by both parties. The scheduling of the School's fields at Pennington and Everitt per Section 7 shall not start before the District accepts the fields for occupancy at those locations. The scheduling of all other fields per Section 7 shall not start before the District accepts the artificial turf field. The obligations of the Parties herein are subject to annual appropriation of funds. No multi-year fiscal obligation within the scope of Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution is created herby. In the event either Party shall not appropriate funds to meet its obligations in calendar (or fiscal) years 2008 and thereafter, this Agreement shall terminate as of the last day ofthe calendar (or fiscal) year for which funds have been appropriated by that Party. Section 19. Both parties agree that under certain circumstances this agreement may need to be terminated. The parties understand that they are expected to resolve all issues to the best of their ability. If it is mutually agreed that it would be in the best interest of both parties to terminate this agreement, the parties must provide in writing (joint signature) the reasons for termination to the Jefferson County Open Space Advisory Committee within 60 days after the City is no longer allowed to schedule the School's fields. Section 20. Any notice required or desired to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be mailed by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to the party at the address set forth below: To the City: Joyce Manwaring Park and Recreation Director City of Wheat Ridge 4005 Kipling Street Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 - 5 - To the Distriot: Manager, Real Estate Jefferson County District No. R-1 809 Quail Street, Building 4 Lakewood, Colorado 80215 Section 21. The terms of this Agreement may be modified at any time by the mutual consent and written agreement of the respective parties. Both parties agree that for the first three years of the Agreement that representatives of the District and City will meet annually before the anniversary date of the agreement to review the contents of this agreement. Section 22. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties hereto. With the exception of the 1979 agreement between the parties attached hereto as Exhibit A. All of the agreements, terms, conditions, and covenants set forth in this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties. Section 23. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts and each such counterpart shall be deemed an original. Section 24. Neither party shall extend the faith or credit of the other to any third person or entity. Section 25. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or illegal, such provision shall be deemed automatically amended as to conform to the law or if such amendment is not possible, such provision shall have no effect. In either event, the other provisions of this Agreement shall remain applicable to the parties and be given full effect. Section 26. In addition to any other remedies available by law and to the extent permitted by law, if either party fails to perform any obligation under this agreement for reasons within the party's control, the non-defaulting party shall have the right to obtain the specific performance of such obligation by the defaulting party, provided, however, this section shall not apply in the case of nonappropriation of funds as described in Section 18. Section 27. It is expressly understood and agreed that enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the District and the City and nothing contained in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action by any third person based upon this Agreement. It is the express intention of the District and the City that any person other than the District or the City receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be deemed to be an incidental beneficiary only. - 6 - Section 28. The parties agree to execute any additional documents or take any additional action necessary to carry out this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and date above written. City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado 7500 W. 29th Avenue Wheat Ridge, CO 80215 (303) 237-5900 By:--Dt.^-t~~~.., ''h\Ocd,,/\ ~f:-t~ W\ Jerry DiTullio, Mayor J ATTEST: ~ \ ~ T '\. . ['\{\ f') \(v'-.. ,!\::;\'\~L) \ Michael Snow, CityClerk - , , }.....J,':J\'~-~ "- \ - ~\ \ , ~:;JTO Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. R-l <"~~Jh Name: ~~ .s~:.\..L Title: Chief Operating Officer J;:.~ Name: /rt" /J t!' G /' I ec; V Title: Community Superintendent - 7 - _. EXHIBIT A AGREE~1ENT THIS AGREEMENT, made this J,l/) cb- day of ~ 1979, by and between the Jeffers~n County sChab{ District No. R-l, hereinafter referred to as District, and the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, hereinafter referred to as City. WIT N E 5 SET H: WHEREAS, the governing bodies of District and City are mutually interested in providing adequate educational and recreational facilities and programs to serve residents within their common areas, and WHEREAS, both governing bodies are authorized by law to organize, promote and conduct community recreation programs; to establish playgrounds and recreational facilities; and to acquire, improve, maintain and operate such playground facilities within or without their respective boundaries, and WHEREAS, District and City propose to enter into one or more agreements for the cornman utilization of school and recreation facilities at specific sites in order to provide the maximum possible facilities and services for the funds expended by either or both of them, NOW, THEREFORE, District and City agree to cooperate with one another in the acquisition, development and use of school and recreational facilities and programs and to engage in joint activities in the areas of planning, design, financ- ing, construction, use and maintenance of such facilities, services and programs. Provided, however, that prior to commencing any jOint activity or project City and District shall, for each such activity or project, enter into a written agreement specifi- cally defining respective areas of responsibility of the two bodies; use privileges for the citizens of each; the manner of Sharing expenses, if any; and all other details peculiar to each such activity or project. In order to accomplish the foregoing and subject to said specific written agreement in each separate case, the parties hereto' agree as follows: 1. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 3 belo\~, District agrees to make available to the City school play- ground areas and related facilities suitable, in the judgment of the District, for community recreation programs and activities. 2. District agrees to allow City to apply for and use school building facilities suitable, in the judgment of the District, for community recreation activities. Application for and use of such facilities shall be subject to and in accordance with District policies, procedures, rules and regulations now existing or hereafter adopted. 3. Joint use school/park complexes will be available to both agencies for educational/recreational programs in accordance with the agreements for specific sites as described in the preamble or this agreement. The scheduling of use of District land, together with all developments and inprove- ments, apparatus and facilities, now or hereafter constructed thereon by either the District or the City shall remain solely available to the District for school, educational, instructional or recreational purposes during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; and, unless otherwise provided by a separate use of facility agreement, for all sanctioned school activities at other times; as well as at such other times as may be mutually agreed by the District and the City. Any conflict in the use of District property shall be resolved in favor of the District's use. Those areas or facilities which under normal use would be considered to be or a parks or recreation nature shall receive priority use by the City, after District activities and usage. All use by the City and the District shall be -2- further subject to pre-existing agreements relating to such properties or facilities. 4. City will make available.to District for school events, ac~ivities or progrfu~s all City park and recreation facilities and areas whic~ are suitable for said events, activities or programs. Such s~itability for City facilities, not a joint use school/park complex, shall be determined solely by the City. Any conflict in the use of City property shall be resolved in favor of the City's use. 5. It is recognized that school properties and facilities are intended primarily for school purposes and for the benefit of children of school age. It is therefore agreed that, in planning programs and sCheduling activities on school grounds, the educational and recreational needs and opportunities of such children will be well provided for and adequately protected, in the judgment of the District. 6. A schedule of dates for the use of the District school facilities, exclusive of joint sChool/park complexes, will be worked out in advance by the City and this schedule will be so arranged as to avoid conflict between District and City use. In the sCheduling of said facilities, District events and programs shall include but not be limited to activities of affiliate organizations such as parent/teacher organizations, District appointed citizen groups, scouting organizations and 'such other groups or users which are associated with the school or District or which have historically used the District's facilities. 7. A schedule of dates for the use of the City park and recreation facilities, exclusive of joint use school/park complexes, will be worked out in advance by the District and this schedule will be so arranged as to avoid conflict between City and District use. In the scheduling of said facilities, City activities shall have first priority and school events -3- anc programs shall have second priority, and any other events by other groups or agencies shall have third priority. S. It is mutually understood and agreed that the District and the City each assumes nO responsibility for the supervision of activities, events or programs sponsored or conducted by the other. During the period any property is being used by the District or the City in a sponsored activity, eve~t or progra~, the using entity in each instance shall be responsible for such areas and facilities, shall bear the cost of all necessary supervisory and instructional personnel and shall have enforced at all times a valid property damage and public liability insurance policy, covering such areas and activities, in an amount at least equal to $100,000.00 for injury to one person and $300,000.00 for injury to two or more persons in any single occurrence. Each party shall hold the other, its officers, agents, servants, e~ployees and those acting on its behalf, while acting as such; harmless and free from liability for all damages, ,costs or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and legal costs, which any of them shall become obligated to defend or pay by reason of liability alleged Or imposed by law because of damage to property or injury to or death of persons, received or suffered by reason of or during the operation of each respective party's progr~~s or activities or from its use of the property or facilities. Each party shall be responsible to the other for any and all damages to the other's property or facilities proximately caused as a result of any use or activity conducted by the District or the City. Each party agrees to promptly notify the other of any claims or potential claims from damage or injury that comes to its attention in connection with the usage of the other's property. -4- 9. City will furnish and supply, or cause to be furnished and supplied, all expendable materials necessary for carrying on the co~~unity recreation programs under its supervision. 10. District will furnish and supply, or cause to be furnished and supplied, all expendable materials necessary for carrying on the educational and recreational programs under its supervision. 11. City or District may install.sprinkler systems, turf, playground equipment, fencing and additional recre- ational equipment consistent with educational and recre- ational use, on areas mutually selected and agreed upon by both parties. Payment of expenses shall be as agreed upon prior to the commencement of such installation as outlined in the agreement for specific sites as described in the preamble of this agreement. 12. Each party agrees to submit to the other all plans and specifications for the placement of all equipment, facilities and perreanent improvements upon all joint use SChool/park complexes as well as the type, design and con- struction thereof in order to promote compatible usage by both parties, insofar as is feasible in the judgment of the party whose property is affected. 13. The cost of maintaining said improved areas shall be governed by the agreement for the specific site as described in the preamble of this agreement by City and District as determined by the relative use of said areas] and, further, City and District agree to maintain such areas in good condition during the periods of their respective responsibility. Agreements regarding the relative use of these areas by District and City and the cost involved in the maintenance thereof shall be considered annually for budgetary purposes. -5- 14. Any permanentimpro- nents or eq~ipment installed or erected on D'istri.ct premisl by City s~all remain the property of Cit! and may be r noved if agreement for use of the ar-eas is terminated. In .he event of such removal, said District pre...-nises shall be 1, :t in at least as good condition as exist~d prior to the cons However, at the City's optio, =uction of such improvements. in lieu of removal, the City may accept p~yment from the D. .trict for the current value of the improvemeh~s made .by it In the event either the District's or ;~e City's use of ony property or facilities is terminated b. keason of reque: :ed removal hereunder or the termination ,0' this agreement the cost of any improve- ments not 'relocated or removed ane previously constructed pursuant to mutual agreement shall be reimbursed on the formula of the original construction cost divided by the original useful life and the quotient thereof multiplied by the remaining useful life. 15. Any' permanent improvements or equipment installed or erected on City premises by District shall remain the property of the District and may be removed if agreement for use of the areas is terminated. In the event of such removal, said City premises shall be left In at least ~s good condition as existed prior to the construction of such improve~ents_ However, at the District's option, in lieu of removal, the District may accep~ payment from the City for the current value of the improvement made by it. City reserves the right to call for the removal or relocation of any improve- ments constructed upon its property by District within thirty (30) days after demand; provided, however, that the reasonable expense of any such removal or relocation shall be shared equally bet-"een the parties. In the event either the City's or District's use of any property or facilities is terminated by reason or requested r~~oval hereunder or -6- the termination or this agreer:\ent, the cost of any imp::-ove- mer.ts not relocated or removed ,and previously constructed pursuant to mutual agreement shall be reimbursed on the formula of the original construction cost divided by the original useful life and the quotient thereof ~ulti?lied by the remaining u~_ful life. 16. The term of this agreement shall be for one (1) year and shall be automatically renewed for one (I) year terms thereafter, unless the District -or_,the City. gives' notice to the other of its intent not to renew this agreement prior to end of any such period. Either party may at any time terminate this agreement, upon giving, in writing,. to the other party four (4) months' notice. Any ~er~nation of this agreement shall not affect any agreement for specific sites, which will be governed by the provisions of the particular agreement involved. 17. Any notice required or desired to be given under the terms of this agreement shall be delivered personally in writing ,or mailed by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to the party at the address set forth below: City: City of Wheat Ridge Colorado 7500 West 29th Avenue P.O. Box 638 \~eat Rid2e. Colorado 80033 District: Real Estate Deuartment Jefferson County School District No. R-l 809 Quail Street Lakewood, Colorado 80215 18. Neither party shall extend the faith or credit of the other. IN WI7NESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on their behalf. JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. R-l By: p Attest: ~-1 #! 6'-~7-<; . src~~tary, Board at Edu at'on -7- A::~QQN~ School Attorney ~ CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLO~~DO By, A~d//~./ rf#i;/" Attest: ~cw~ City Clerk I~ t:wd APPROVED AS TO FORM ~:. :...nl.lf: ~ff~'7" ' h~/db,~ c;itty Attorney -8- EXHIBIT B WHEAT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL FIELD IMPROVEMENT The upgrade of a grass field at Wheat Ridge High should result in a multipurpose artificial turf field marked for soccer. The surface area should be approximately 118,800 square feet. Construction will include a subsurface drainage system. The synthetic field and in-fill material will be permeable. This will allow the water to permeate the artificial turf surface and base material to enter the drainage system. Water will then flow through the multi-flow drainage system and away from the field. Minimum Specifications for the artificial turf surface are as follows (Excerpts from Wheat Ridge High School Synthetic Turf Fields, Construction Documents Project Manual, dated March 28,2007, District Specifications, Section 02880, Synthetic Tufted Turf System): Oualitv Assurance: The synthetic tufted turf installer/manufacturer shall have the experience of at least ten (10) acceptable installations in the United States within thee past three years. Warrantv: Must provide full coverage for eight (8) years from the date of substantial completion. Must warrant that the materials installed meet or exceed the product specifications. Must maintain a G max of 115-140 for the life of the warranty per ASTM F-355. Must maintain the rate of drainage allowed by the outflow limits of the site. Materials (Base Bid): Shall be tufted, slit film polyethylene grass-like fabric coated with a secondary backing of high-grade polyurethane. The fibers shall be tufted to a finished pile height of approximately 2.0 - 2.5 inches. The turf fabric shall be filled with either a rubber and sand or all rubber infill. All components and their installation method shall be designed and manufactured for use on outdoor athletic fields. The materials as specified, should be able to withstand full climatic exposure in Denver, Colorado, be resistant to insect infestation, rot, fungus, and mildew; to ultra-violet light and heat degradation, and shall have the basic characteristics of flow through-drainage allowing free movement of surface run-off through the turg and pad where such water may flow into the field drainage system. The finished playing surface shall appear as mowed grass with no irregularities and shall afford excellent traction for conventional athletic shoes of all types. The finished surface shall resist abrasion and cutting from normal use, The installed system shall be ideal for football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball, PE classes, intramurals and recreational use. Pile yam (Polyethylene) shall be a proven athletic caliber yam designed specifically for outdoor use and stabilized to resist the effect of ultraviolet degradation, heat, foot traffic, water and airborne pollutants. Materials (Add Alternate): Add Alternate fiber shall be monofilament (mono or bi-color), multifilament, polyethylene. The fabric shall be coated with a secondary backing of high-grade polyurethane, The fibers shall be tufted to a finished pile height of approximately 2.25 - 2.5 inches. The turf fabric shall be filled with either a rubber and sand or all rubber infill. All components and their installation method shall be designed and manufactured for use on outdoor athletic fields. The materials as specified, should be able to withstand full climatic exposure in Denver, Colorado, be resistant to insect infestation, rot, fungus, and mildew; to ultra-violet light and heat degradation, and shall have the basic characteristics of flow through-drainage allowing free movement of surface run-off through the turf and pad where such water may flow into the field drainage system. The finished playing surface shall appear as mowed grass with no irregularities and shall afford excellent traction for conventional athletic shoes of all types. The finished surface shall resist abrasion and cutting from normal use. The installed system shall be ideal for football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball, PE classes, intramurals and recreational use. Pile yam (Polyethylene) shall be a proven athletic caliber yam designed specifically for outdoor use and stabilized to resist the effect of ultraviolet degradation, heat, foot traffic, water and airborne pollutants. Manufacturers: No other products other than those listed below will be accepted: Field Turf SportExe Prestige System Sprint Turf DessoDL W Sport System Artificial Turf Supply Field Markings and Decorations: Field will have "inlaid" and/or painted game markings per approved shop drawings. "Shaved-in" inlays will not be permitted. EXHIBIT C WHEAT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS Projected Funding for the Artificial Turf Field Jefferson County Open Space Jefferson County Public Schools, R-1 Wheat Ridge Foundation City of Wheat Ridge Total Projected Funding for Project $300,000 $150,000 $100,000 50,000 (via Foundation) $600,000 'f s' I clual soccer field needed. f Id Facility ~CI i~v~rjtl bY AValanche Soccer can be ope n space o~ y: nO :allation and other limned maintenance needs for ball Ie s. . pSa~k~ & Recreation Department is available for base san aC n dopr :;~tices' cny can provide lining and portable goals. . . If field is for soccer game ' ) . ~seh~~i:;'~~~~~d~~ ;~~~me to use goals for phYS et :::::e:~~~:~~::;~~~:vailable) Schedule is fle;ible SC _, WRHS Vlould be primarilY forsaturd'tYh gapme:s ~oRecreatiOn Dep!. (see nett page ..,,,~,.. Me alsO permItted bY e ar VJ(1l1Bl1' D o~d nar\{S &. Recreation - General Field Use Access \Jheat ,,\ ge r ~evised: 04-30-07 __"" Ran9! ~Ma'1 Marcn Location I fie\d t e pennington I soccer . (sout\'lWes' multi_purpose held) ~ er (spring) Rec socc ~ M-f 4-8p sat 8a-5P M-f 4-8p comp Soccer (spring) sveritt I soccer Marcn - Ma'1 . Bo s baseball I Girls Sball M-F 5-9P pennIngton I sottball ' /11 d to match appropriate base d,stances) (baSe ,nchors may need to be InS a e BOYS Baseball M-F 5-9P Marcn - JDI'1 M-f 8a _noon sveritt Ibaseba\\ C(\R(\ iracK program M-f 4-8p sat 8a-5P Marcn - jDne \j\JRHS I iracK Rec Soccer (fa\\) M-f 4-8P JDne - JDI'1 pennington I Soccer . (Southwest multi_purpose held) comp Soccer \fa\\) sat games'. 8a-4p (\Dg- oct sveritt I Soccer '{ODtn tootball (\Dg - oct \j\JRHS I football M-f 5-8 pm M-f 8- ~ pm M-in 2-5pm (\Dg _ oecember iennis E.veritt I tennis coDrts MSSP flag foOtba\\ p.,pril _ october E.veritt I soccer held P-Dg\Jst - october comments after meetin at WRHS 1/19/07 sno\Jld not be a problem . Mplicalion tor Facilit'l Use submlt'ed Not available in sprIng due to Lacrosse ' Fields at'iljRt-IS maY be available In tuture spong seasons. snoDld not be a problem ' Mplicalion tor Facilit'l Use submItted Not available tor DSe snoDld not be a problem ' Mplica'iOn tor Facilit'l Use submItted SMuld not be a problem - Lacrosse tield 'IS alsO available tor tall programmIng SMuld not be a problem - Lacrosse tield is availab\e in tne ta\\ ManY options available tor yout\'l tootball tor weel<nig\'lt practices and saturday games saturday games must be coordInated WIth \j\JRHS garnes, \j\Jest cODrts availab\e soo~er . East courts alsO available In Mol ot 2007 S\'Iould not be a problem - Lacrosse tield available prior to comp soccer use,