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Commissioner Keigher - To Transfer $35,000 from the Available County Home Demolition Account to the North Belmont Park Lighting Account
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STAFF CONTACT
Cathy Hart - Director - Parks and Recreation - 704-922-2162
BUDGET IMPACT
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The North Belmont Park lighting project is projected to provide an additional $4,500 in revenue each year. Purchasing the requested energy efficient lighting system with the 25-year warranty, as opposed to a traditional lighting system, is projected to save the County $36,395 over the next twenty-five years.
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
The lighting project will be covered by funds in the approved FY'16 budget.
BACKGROUND
Gaston County Parks and Recreation received $30,000 to add lights to a soccer field at North Belmont Park from the Caromont Investment Task Force funding. North Belmont Park's two soccer fields currently have more than 300 reservations each year. By adding lighting to the presently unlighted field, we can expect to accommodate 200 more reservations each year and 300 extra hours of playing time. Gaston County currently has the Musco Control Link remote control lighting system in park athletic fields. The system provides 24/7 access for facility users which permits precise times for turn-offs thus saving energy and light fees for customers. The system also provides the County accurate records of light usage and notifications of maintenance issues which ensure prompt repairs. In order to purchase a new lighting system compatible with the control link lighting system, Parks and Recreation requests transfer of $35,000 available in the County Home Demolition account to the North Belmont Park Lighting account. The proposed Musco system will provide energy efficient lighting, steel poles with concrete bases for maximum durability, the control link remote lighting system, and a comprehensive warranty which covers all maintenance costs for the next 25 years. The 25-year warranty includes guar...
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