TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Brian Ambrose, Community Services Director
PREPARED BY: Brian Crawford, Senior Program Manager - Parks & Recreation
SUBJECT:
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Pickleball Courts Construction Strategy
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RECOMMENDATION
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Provide an update to the City Council, residents, and staff on the strategy for future pickleball court construction.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On June 4, 2024, the City Council adopted Joint Resolution No. 24-4745, approving the Capital Improvement Plan Budget for Fiscal Years 2024/25, Approving the Fiscal Years 2024/25 to 2028/29 Capital Improvement Plan, Authorizing the Operating Transfers for Various Funds; and Authorizing the Use of Unassigned Fund Balances and Committed Fund Balances (Vote: 5-0).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Coordinate and deliver responsive, effective community services.
BACKGROUND
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in America, attributed to its short learning curve, appeal to various ages and fitness levels, and low startup costs. Residents of Murrieta have been calling for access to dedicated pickleball courts throughout the City. City staff has been soliciting input from residents regarding potential locations for new courts. As of May 2024, four pickleball courts are in the City's inventory. Two (2) courts are located at B Street Station Park next to the Library and Senior Center, and two (2) courts are located at Alderwood Park on Baxter Road just east of Whitewood Road.
The new Capital Improvement Plan project (CIP 22042) for pickleball court construction was funded with $400,000 in interest funds and project savings from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funds. As set forth in the ARPA guidelines, all ARPA funds must be spent or encumbered (construction contracts approved) by the end of December 2024. Given that time is of the essence, City staff is seeking direction on a proposed strategy to design and build pickleball courts expeditiously ...
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