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01 0000` RICHARD W. CORWIN
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
560 FLEWELLING AVE_•OCOEE,FL 34761
PHONE(407)877E 420•FAX 407)877-0392
STAFF REPORT
DATE: May 30, 1997
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Richard Corwin, Public Works Director
RE: Reconstruction of the Ocoee Bulldog ootball Field
ISSUE:
Whether or not to waive the bid process to reconstruct the Bulldog Football Field.
BACKGROUND:
The subject football field is grassed in Bahia grass which is not resistant to the
year round, rigorous athletic activities played on its surface. Bahia grass grows
vertically and when damaged does not recover quickly. This has resulted in an
extremely rough, grass bare surface rendering the field useless and unsafe for
continued activities without extensive reconstruction.
Bermuda grass is the preferred grass for this type of playing surface because it
recovers quickly and does not require annual replacement as does Bahia grass.
The reconstruction of this field must be completed in time to allow a minimum of
ninety (90) days before the new sod can be played on. To have the field open for
play in the first week of September we must have it planted by no later than June
15 to allow for proper growing time.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully recommends a waiver of the bid process to allow for the proper
time to reconstruct the Bulldog Football Field which will permit use of the field by
the beginning of the season without damage to the new growth. Staff will provide
three quotes from which the Commission may choose. The estimated cost of this
reconstruction is $45,000 based on informal quotes.
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cc: Ellis Shapiro, City Manager
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