[Press Release] : Construction underway on baseball complex

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Tammy Miller, Parks and Recreation - (573) 874-7465

Construction underway on baseball complex

COLUMBIA, MO (August 21, 2007) - Columbia Parks and Recreation has
begun construction on the first phase of a new baseball field complex on
the 80-acre property adjacent to the Boone County Fairgrounds and
co-owned by the City of Columbia and Boone County. 

Phase one includes the construction of two baseball fields (400-foot
field and 300-foot field), irrigation lake, and 140-car gravel parking
lot. The city has contracted with Wilcoxson Excavating and Construction
for the grading work and construction of the ball fields and parking
lot. 

The two ball fields are part of a five-field tournament quality complex
that will be completed as funding becomes available. Phase one includes
grading for the whole five-field complex to prepare the site for future
construction. Columbia Parks and Recreation will be responsible for the
maintenance and programming of the complex when completed.

Funding for phase one of the project is as follows:
$1,025,000 - Park Sales Tax
$ 220,355 - Recreation Services Fund
$ 76,005 - Land and Water Conservation Fund 
$ 123,995 - Boone County Contribution
$1,445,355 - TOTAL

Tom Atkins donated the 80-acre property to the city of Columbia and
Boone County in 2002, each having undivided one-half interest. Atkins
donated the land with the intent that the land be developed for youth
recreation. A master plan for the site can be found on the city of
Columbia's Web site at www.GoColumbiaMo.com. 

For more information, call Parks and Recreation at 874-7460. 

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