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Citv Council Staff Report
DATE: October 21, 2015 Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: APPROVING THE CONVERSION OF ONE ADDITIONAL TENNIS
COURT TO FOUR PICKLEBALL COURTS AT DEMUTH PARK
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Parks and Recreation
SUMMARY
The City Council will consider approving the conversion of one (1) additional tennis
court at Demuth Park into four (4) pickleball courts.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the conversion of one additional tennis court to four pickleball courts at Demuth
Park insofar as the total cost does not exceed $10,160.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country, especially in the senior
arena. Pickleball is a fast paced game that combines elements of ping pong, badminton
and tennis. It is played on smaller courts using paddles. Each game has four players.
One tennis court can be converted into four (4) pickleball courts, accommodating 16
players at a time.
At the December 17, 2014 the City Council approved the conversion of one tennis court
at Demuth Park into four (4) pickleball courts.
The court conversion was completed in April and open for pickleball. Since the opening
of the courts people have been waiting to play on them. The Parks and Recreation
Staff have noted the need for more pickleball courts is a reality and the demand will
continue in height of "season".
The residents who utilize the pickleball courts attended the June 16, 2015, Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting asking the Commission to be proactive on additional
courts.
The Parks and Recreation Commission at their July 21, 2015, meeting voted
unanimously to recommend the City Council approve another tennis court conversion to
pickleball courts at Demuth Park. ``
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City Council Staff Report
October 21, 2015 — Page 2
Installing Pickleball Courts at Demuth Park
If approved Demuth Park will have 8 pickleball courts, and two remaining tennis courts,
which Staff believes is sufficient for the current use of the tennis courts at Demuth.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated cost for the conversion is approximately $10,160. Sufficient funds are
available in Fund 261-2493 Parks and Recreation Park Improvements.
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VICKI OLTEAN
Director
DAVID H. READY, Esc
City Manager
MESTHOMPSON
Chief of Staff/City Clerk
Attachments:
Pickleball Court Conversion Specifications
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60'x 120' Tennis Court Conversion to 4 PickleBall Courts by FLEX COURT®
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4992 Inner Court Tiles + 64 Filler Lines
4808 Outer Court Tiles + 392 Filler Lines
2' Foul Lines = 1056 While Inlaid Lines
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DEAN MANGIONE
USAPA PICKLEBALL AMBASSADOR
PALM SPRINGS, CA
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October 24, 2015
To the City Council of Palm Springs:
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(760) 327-0777
The Pickleball Players of Demuth Park wish to deeply thank you for
your continued support of our sport and would like to express our
appreciation for your recent approval of the funding necessary to
provide us with of four more outdoor Pickleball Courts, helping us to
make Demuth Park the official Pickleball Park for the western
Coachella Valley.
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Nancy Mangione
USA Pickleball Association Ambassadors — Palm Springs, CA
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USAPA PICKLEBALL AMBASSADOR
PALM SPRINGS, CA
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To the City Council of Palm Springs:
AM BASSADORDEAN@GMAT L.COM
DEANMANGIONE@EARTHLINK.NET
(760)327-0777
The Pickleball Players of Demuth Park wish to deeply thank you for
your continued support of our sport and would like to express our
appreciation for your recent approval of the funding necessary to
provide us with of four more outdoor Pickleball Courts, helping us to
make Demuth Park the official Pickleball Park for the western
Coachella Valley.
Sincerely,rr/��
Dean Mangione -% 'r
Nancy Mangione -
USA Pickleball Association Ambassadors — Palm Springs, CA
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P.O. BOX 16 PALM SPRINGS, CA92263