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are the number of players who may have called and not come to the facility based on the lack of available reserved courts. Given the interest recently in expanded tennis facilities (particularly lighted courts) expressed at both Commission and Council meetings, it is reasonable to assume that additional lighted courts would be used, if available. As a result, the Commission supports moving forward with the proposed improvements at PMS (both lighting and court upgrades). The Commissioners also believe it is important that reasonable fees be charged for use of any lighted facilities. Since the courts at PMS would not have similar amenities or be maintained at the same level as Tennis and Community Park, a lower fee should be expected. If the Council supports the additional lighted tennis courts, an appropriate fee structure based on anticipated costs will be determined. As requested by the City Council, the results of the study and Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation were reviewed by the City/School District Liaison Committee at its meeting of January 19,2006. After determining that the proposed improvements would be an asset for both PMS and local tennis players, and likely have minimal impacts to parking or nearby neighbors, Liaison Committee Members indicated support for the project. Some questions were raised about potential vandalism from a coin or token operated system, and staff indicated that we would work with lighting manufacturers to implement the most effective payment system. FISCAL IMPACT The cost estimate for the court improvements and lighting is approximately $92,000, with funding available in the City's Park Renovation Fund. Respectfully Submitted, C J W. Wolfe Director of Parks and Community Services ~~\ ~ Susan Rossi Director of Finance Nelson Fialho City Manager Attachments 1. Tennis Court Availability Study 2. Parks and Recreation Commission minutes - November 10, 2005 SR 06:054 Page 3