Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Discussion
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Tradition Regional Park USA BMX Adaptive Wheel Park Update
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Submitted By: Kelly Boatwright, Parks & Recreation, Parks Administrator - Projects
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal to enjoy culture, nature and fun activities.
Executive Summary (General Business): Discuss the Tradition Regional Park USA BMX Adaptive Wheel Park Construction Plan Update as prepared by Action Sports Design (ASD, LLC) and USA BMX.
Presentation Information: Action Sports Design (ASD, LLC) representative, Mike McIntyre, will provide a brief presentation for the USA BMX Adaptive Wheel Park Update, and City staff will be in attendance to answer questions.
Staff Recommendation: Request that the Council view presentation and provide comments.
Background: A BMX Biking facility has long been a key initiative of the PSL Parks and Recreation Department’s 10-Year Parks & Recreation Master Plan and the City's Strategic Plan Goal 6: Culture, Nature, and Fun Activities. This facility will be included within the Tradition Regional Park site and is anticipated to begin construction in coordination and concurrently with the Mattamy Palm Beach, LLC, Phase 1 amenities.
USA BMX has the largest youth cycling program in the world with over 14,000 events, 320 sanctioned tracks, and generating more than 550,000 participants annually. USA BMX runs the USA National Championships for both the US National Teams and for Olympic qualifying points at the World Cup. USA BMX has impacted over 225,000 students and at-risk youth nationwide through both STE(A)M education in schools and the RISE mentorship initiative in underserved communities. As a USA BMX sanctioned facility, the Tradition Regional Park BMX Track will receive programming and activation that will guarantee events for economic development, insurance for events and practice, programming through the foundation, and a 5-year licensing package.
Action Sports Design, LLC (ASD, LLC) was awarded a contract on July 10, 2023, to perform all tasks outlined within the proposed scope of work for the planning, design, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration for the City of Port. St. Lucie’s Integrated BMX Racetrack Facility, pump track, and bicycle safety learning facility. Their mission is to elevate urban parks and communities with profitable operational programming and sports-tourism economic impact through inclusive cycling programs and facilities for all ages and skill levels.
Issues/Analysis: ASD, LLC is an international consulting firm specializing in planning, design, engineering, and construction of BMX facilities. With over 45 years of experience designing and building BMX tracks across the country, the need for quality control and quality assurance in all design/dirt shaping efforts is paramount for not only the rider's safety and high-level performance, but also for maintenance and operational standards. USA BMX is committed to implementing innovative solutions to elevate the facilities within the industry. ASD, LLC culminates the intellectual property of USA BMX to standardize the design requirement/tolerances to meet operating procedures and protocols.
Financial Information: Funding is allocated in the 305 Park Impact Fee Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the reallocated FY22/23 Adventure Park funds = $2,900,000. FY23/24 allocated funds = $2,100,000. Total = $5,000,000.
Special Consideration: ASD, LLC, is an authorized and approved design team for USA BMX that will provide copyrighted design and construction documents for the development of new facilities sanctioning Racing, Freestyle, and Pump track events. As such, ASD, LLC, is responsible for designing and creating construction documentation for the Tradition Regional Park USA BMX sanctioned racetrack facility, pump track, and bicycle play zone facility.
Location of Project: Tradition Regional Park.
Attachments: 1. Port St Lucie Adaptive Wheel Park Presentation.
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
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