Agenda Item Wording:
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Appropriation of Funds - Authorize an additional appropriation of $110,000 for the design phase of the Valley Strong Stadium Retaining Wall Project from the Baseball Fund (157).
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Prepared by:
Cody McLaughlin, Associate Engineer, Cody.Mclaughlin@visalia.gov, 713-4595
Dolores Verduzco, Financial Analyst, Dolores.Verduzco@visalia.gov, 713-4540
Rebecca Keenan, Senior Civil Engineer, Rebecca.Keenan@visalia.gov, 713-4541
Chris Crawford, City Engineer, Chris.Crawford@visalia.gov, 713-4331
Jason Huckleberry, Eng. & Bldg. Director, Jason.Huckleberry@visalia.gov, 713-4495
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the additional appropriation of $110,000 for the design phase of the Valley Strong Stadium Retaining Wall Repair Project from the Baseball Fund 157.
Summary:
During the fall of 2022 annual site walk with the Rawhide staff, it was noted that the retaining wall located on the south side of the complex along the pitching bullpen has developed a separation from the concrete panels at the top of the concourse. City Engineering staff followed up with a site visit to assess the wall and determine the possible extents of investigation and work required to resolve the issue. Staff determined the retaining wall required a structural engineer to properly assess the structural integrity of the wall; to determine the steps to follow regarding research and testing lab investigation; and to identify design solutions to stabilize/rectify the retaining wall. Funds from this appropriation will be used for the needed assessment, research, investigation, and design solutions.
Background Discussion:
The City's Valley Strong Ball Stadium houses the Rawhide baseball team. The Stadium was expanded in 2007 when the right field was improved to include raised grass seating/concourse area. To do this a retaining wall was built to hold the soil infill that created the raised seating/concourse area along the first ...
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