Field of Dreams Phase VI Discussion Agenda February 13, 2007 Parks and Recreation Division February 13, 2007 Parks and Recreation Division

FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI History Eligibility Process Requested Action History Eligibility Process Requested Action Presentation Outline

FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Presentation Outline

Phases I - V 68 Youth Sports Leagues Funded 45,000 Youth Served $4.5 million allocated Phases I - V 68 Youth Sports Leagues Funded 45,000 Youth Served $4.5 million allocated FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI History

FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Presentation Outline

FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI General Criteria Existing Youth Sport Leagues All Volunteer Located on property not in Orange County ownership Open to general public without qualification Improvements must have a minimum 5 year life expectancy General Criteria Existing Youth Sport Leagues All Volunteer Located on property not in Orange County ownership Open to general public without qualification Improvements must have a minimum 5 year life expectancy Eligibility

Criteria Past recipients must alternate one cycle to reapplyPast recipients must alternate one cycle to reapply Organization must be a chartered youth sports league and in existence for a minimum of 2 yearsOrganization must be a chartered youth sports league and in existence for a minimum of 2 years Project must enhance player safety or expand the capacity of the facility and result in an increase in the number of league playersProject must enhance player safety or expand the capacity of the facility and result in an increase in the number of league players FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Eligibility

Criteria Player safety enhancementsPlayer safety enhancements Must serve a minimum of 75 registered participantsMust serve a minimum of 75 registered participants Must have a minimum of 30 active volunteersMust have a minimum of 30 active volunteers May not charge a differential fee to Orange County residentsMay not charge a differential fee to Orange County residents FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Eligibility

Criteria Only one application per organizationOnly one application per organization Must have a documented fee reduction program for low income youthMust have a documented fee reduction program for low income youth Orange County Public Schools must pre-approve all grant applications involving OCPS propertyOrange County Public Schools must pre-approve all grant applications involving OCPS property FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Eligibility

Qualifying Projects Addition of new fields/courtsAddition of new fields/courts Upgrade existing fields/courts (including sod & irrigation)Upgrade existing fields/courts (including sod & irrigation) FencingFencing Lighting - fieldsLighting - fields Support structures (buildings)Support structures (buildings) FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Eligibility

Qualifying Projects RestroomsRestrooms Sidewalks, parking lots, & pedestrian safetySidewalks, parking lots, & pedestrian safety Bleachers, bleacher covers & bleacher padsBleachers, bleacher covers & bleacher pads FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Eligibility

Non-qualifying Projects Mowers, field dressing equipmentMowers, field dressing equipment Batting cagesBatting cages Concession standsConcession stands Security lighting & security systemsSecurity lighting & security systems Renovations to existing buildingsRenovations to existing buildings Netting and fence padsNetting and fence pads FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Eligibility

FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Presentation Outline

Approved Funds - $500,000 Maximum Award - $50,000 Approved Funds - $500,000 Maximum Award - $50,000 FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Process

Application Submission period March 2, 2007 – April 26, 2007 Grant workshops -March 1, March 22, 2007 Application Submission period March 2, 2007 – April 26, 2007 Grant workshops -March 1, March 22, 2007 Process FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI

Presentation Outline

Approval of the revisions to the Phase VI Application and Criteria for the Field of Dreams Program. Approval of the revisions to the Phase VI Application and Criteria for the Field of Dreams Program. FIELD OF DREAMS PH. VI Requested Action

Field of Dreams Phase VI Discussion Agenda February 13, 2007 Parks and Recreation Division February 13, 2007 Parks and Recreation Division

Youth Sports Organizations

Youth Organizations

Winter Park Little League Dugout Upgrades

Delaney Park Little League Fencing/Dugout

Apopka Little League Repair Playing Fields

Pine Hills Youth Sports Football Field Upgrade

East Orange Soccer Club Field Upgrades

Ocoee Little League Field Lighting

Pine Castle Little League Lighting

Central Florida Miracle League Handicap Accessible Field