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ARTICLE 8 (e) Project: Center Playfields Drainage, Phase 3 CPA Category: Recreation Amount Requested: $605,718 Amount Recommended: $605,718 CPC Vote: (9-0) Project Description: This project is Phase 3 of a three-year plan to improve drainage at the Center Playfields. The project consists of implementing drainage mitigation solutions (surface drainage, sub-surface drainage, grade changes, swales, etc.) as outlined by Stantec in its engineering report of October, 2009. The areas to be addressed in Phase 3 are the Little League baseball field and practice field along Worthen Road and the Center Track area. This work will consist of re- grading, installation of subsurface drainage structures and restoration work. The Center Playfields host a number of youth, adult, recreation and school activities including football, baseball, softball, soccer, tennis and track (both active for sports and passive for numerous walkers of all ages). In addition, there is a playground structure, a skate park and a basketball court. The site also hosts the annual Lions Club Carnival. Unfortunately, this recreation site was constructed on a peat marsh which is very poorly drained and holds water for extended periods. It is a normal occurrence for the grass field areas and the playground to have standing water after storm events. This creates unsafe playing conditions and leads to a deterioration of the turf, which in turn is costly to repair and maintain. Events regularly need to be cancelled or delayed and use of the site can become very limited. Project Goals and Objectives: · Correct the surface and sub-surface drainage issues at the Center Playfields; · Bring the fields and play areas into a more safe and playable condition; · Install drainage systems that keep surface runoff away from the fields and play areas; · Install drainage systems that move water more quickly off the fields and play areas; · Provide safe, quality turf and play spaces for all participants; · Reduce number of game cancellations; · Reduce costly repairs and maintenance by properly draining the turf and play areas; and · Provide long-term protection for this valuable resource. Project Benefit: This project is of significant importance to the community. The Center Playfields host Lexingtons Little League, Girls Softball, High School Athletics (tennis, football, soccer, field hockey, track), the Lexington Blue Sox, Pop Warner Football, adult and youth tennis programs, and many other youth and adult activities. The mitigation measures proposed will greatly benefit hundreds of children and adults who use this valuable Town resource. The Lexington Recreation Committee, the Recreation Department, the School Athletic Department, Lexington Little League, Lexington Blue Sox, Lexington Babe Ruth and the Department of Public Works support this project. Funding Request: The FY 2013 funding request for this project is $605,718. 1 0