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development. In addition to developing a working cooperative agreement, the group has been hammering out details of securing funding for the Nutter field. The costs of development of this field are estimated at $60,000, broken down as follows: Parking lot $10,000 Field development 30,000 Equipment 5,000 Irrigation 10,000 Maintenance (Yrs 182) 5,000 The soccer organizations are. suggesting that the, three groups (Rainbow, Triangle Futbol and the Strikers) will contribute $15,000 and will hold fundraising events to secure an additional $15,000. The group will seek a county match of $30,000. The groups propose that the Mapleview field will be used by the soccer organizations during the fall (mid-August through Thanksgiving) and spring (mid-January through mid-May) seasons from 4 until dark Monday through Friday. The field will be open on Saturdays and Sundays. The subcommittee noted that Hispanic teams prefer Sunday morning play, which would be accommodated in this proposed schedule. FINANCIAL IMPACT: At this time, Board of County Commissioner support is sought for the soccer field development concept and no commitment of funds is requested. The proposed financing scenario envisions a county investment of $30,000 as a match to funds raised by the not for proft soccer organizations. Possible sources of funds for the proposed county match include: the Commissioner's contingency fund, which has a current balance of approximately $150,000; funds remaining for facility development from the 1997 bond (approximately $105,000); and the Recreation and Parks recreation facility improvement account (with a balance of approximately $150,000). RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider support for the public/private partnership concept outlined for the development of one full-size field at Mapleview Farm.