City of GautierNature’s Playground

Recreation Advisory Committee

Purpose - City Resolution

• Eight members• Coordination and improvement of facilities• Liaison and advisor to City Council and Planning

Commission• Recommend a Gautier Master Plan for

Recreation and Open Spaces• Recommendations on recreational problems,

policies or programs• Programming Subcommittee to provide guidance

for programs and activities in the area of recreation

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

• Larry Dailey, Chairman (Planning Commission)• Harvey Adams, Vice Chairman (Former Park &

Recreation Committee Member)• Gary Kinsey (Military)• Amanda McGee (MGCCC)• LaFreida C. Ray (Boys & Girls Club)• Kenny Smith (Realtor)• Steve Torres (Recreation Civic Volunteer)• James Torrey (Planning Commission)

Purpose – House Bill 1722

• Two percent (2%) of the gross proceeds of the sales of restaurants and bars

• Two percent (2%) of the gross proceeds of the sales from room rentals

• Separate fund strictly to improve parks and recreational facilities

• August 27th Referendum• 60% of the qualified electors in favor to pass

Process• January 8 – Welcome, Purpose & Process• Stakeholder Meetings with Staff• January 29 – Initial Scoping of Needs• 1:1 Discussions with Staff• February 26 – Financing Improvements• March 12 – Community Input• March 26 – Recommend Plan• April 4 – Planning Commission• April 16 – City Council• June 4 – Straw Poll• August 27 - Referendum• Reconvene to discuss outcome and next steps

City Parks

• 1 Football Field• 1 Basketball Court• 3 Playgrounds• 6 200’ Baseball Fields (T-Ball, Softball, Youth)• 1 300’ Baseball Fields• 6 U6 Soccer Fields• 2 U8 Soccer Fields• 4 U10 Soccer Fields• 2 U12 Soccer Fields• 2 U14 Soccer Fields• Additional Soccer Fields under Construction

Needs

• Football, Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, etc.• Playgrounds• Hiking and Paddling Trails• Recreation Center• Waterfront Park

• What do we need?

Building New Football Facilities is a High Priority

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

30%

32%

20%

5%5%

0%

9%

1. Strongly Agree2. Agree3. Somewhat Agree4. Neutral5. Somewhat Disagree6. Disagree7. Strongly Disagree

Building a Recreation Center is a High Priority

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

57%

25%

9%

0%

5%2%2%

1. Strongly Agree2. Agree3. Somewhat Agree4. Neutral5. Somewhat Disagree6. Disagree7. Strongly Disagree

Building New Baseball Facilities is a High Priority

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

33% 33%

13%

9%

0%

2%

9%

1. Strongly Agree2. Agree3. Somewhat Agree4. Neutral5. Somewhat Disagree6. Disagree7. Strongly Disagree

Should we build a new Baseball Complex?

1 2 3

43%

11%

45%1. Yes2. No3. Abstain

Available Funds

$5,000,000

Assumes 2% levy revenues pay back bond over 15 years.

Recreation Advisory Committee&

Planning CommissionRecommendation

Buddy Davis - First Class U12 Baseball ComplexExpand and Repurpose Existing Parks

Multi-Purpose Center

Buddy Davis1st Class U12 Baseball Complex

• 4-6 Fields• Concession / Bathroom /

Press Box• Parking• Playground• Pavilion• Landscaping• TOTAL $1,100,000

BacotNeighborhood Park

(& Possible Football Game Site)• Fencing• Security • Field Work• New Concession / Press Box• Parking• Basketball• Playground• Community Gathering

Improvements• Landscape• Fix Buildings• Fix Pipe• TOTAL $1,000,000

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ball

Football Games (3 Possible Sites)

1

2

3

Improvements toNeighborhood Parks

• Frasier Park ($200,000)• George Martin City Park ($50,000)• Cambridge Square Park ($100,000)

Shepard State Park$50,000

Paddling$50,000

Multi-Purpose Center$2,300,000

Other Opportunities$150,000

• After School / Summer Camp• Senior, Adult, Teen, & General Fitness Programs• Bicycling: Street and Mountain Bike• Skating & Skateboarding• Dog Park• Arts & Culture Programs• Community Gardens & Nature Education

Recreation Advisory Committee&

Planning CommissionRecommendation

Buddy Davis - First Class U12 Baseball ComplexExpand and Repurpose Existing Parks

Multi-Purpose Center

City of GautierNature’s Playground

Recreation Advisory Committee