2017-023 Vela Soccer Complex
Date: April 21, 2017 Report No. 2017-023
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Status update on the G. Roland Vela Athletic Complex project.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Council requested an update on the G. Roland Vela Athletic Complex. The purpose of this report is to
provide a brief history and overview of the project to date. The athletic complex is located in North
Lakes Park at 2101 Riney Road and is named after retired Professor, Dr. G. Roland Vela.
BACKGROUND:
Voters approved the construction of an athletic complex as part of the 2005 and 2014 CIP Bond
elections. Parks and Recreation staff identified 26.6 acres near North Lakes Park as the future site for the
athletic complex. The complex included four fenced and lighted athletic fields. The plans also called for
a restroom and concessions building.
Project Timeline to Date:
November 30, 2009, a public meeting was held to seek community input for of the G. Roland Vela
Athletic Complex.
May 2012, the Denton League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 4366 submitted a
nomination form to name the proposed athletic complex at North Lakes Park after Dr. G. Roland Vela for
his many outstanding contributions to the Denton community. Dr. Vela was a Professor of Microbiology
at the University of North Texas for 40 years. Dr. G. Roland Vela worked and served on a number of
City of Denton Boards and Commissions. His most notable contribution to the citizens of Denton was
during his service as the first Latino elected member to the Denton City Council in 1979.
October 16, 2012, Council approved the purchase of the 26.6 acres and the naming of the complex after
Dr. G. Roland Vela.
July 9, 2013, Dunaway and Associates was awarded a Professional Service Agreement in the amount of
$145,170 to design the athletic complex.
August 10, 2013, Parks and Recreation hosted a ground breaking at the site of the future complex. Dr.
Vela was recognized and various community groups and stakeholders were in attendance.
Committee.
March 27, 2014, a change in scope to the entrance was identified. Entering the complex from Riney
Road, Parks and Recreation would be responsible for improving the entire length of Riney Road for
which funding was not available. The decision to reroute the entrance through the Linda McNatt Animal
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Adoption Facility was made. This change in scope also necessitated a study of the Environmentally
Sensitive Area in the southeast portion of the property and a Conditional Letter of Map Revision
(CLOMR) would be required.
November14, 2014, revised plans were submitted for City review.
November 2015, Dunaway and Associates prepared the CLOMR and prepared the Floodplain
Development Permit Application for submission to City of Denton and FEMA for review.
July 1, 2016, the complete set of revised documents were submitted to Parks Planning for review.
April 11, 2017 approval was granted to move forward with the cut and grade portion of the project.
April 17, 2017, Teague, Nall, and Perkins began the cut and fill stake survey of G. Roland Vela Athletic
Complex.
Estimated Project Target Dates:
June 5, 2017 FEMA approval of CLOMR planned
August 7, 2017 Construction start date
October 6, 2018 Opening date
STAFF CONTACT:
Emerson Vorel, Parks and Recreation Director
940-349-7460
Emerson.Vorel@cityofdenton.com
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Small Pavilions at Play Area
Concrete Mow Strip at Fence
Large Group PavilionParking Area - EastParking Area - WestParking East LightingParking West LightingBleachers, Player Benches, Soccer GoalsEntry Drive Culvert, Walls & Railing
Bid Alternate
SCOPE OF WORK
Sports Field Lighting
Parking Lot Drives - ConcreteParking Lot Striping & WheelstopsHandicap RampsDrop off area BollardsRestroom / Concession BuildingElectrical ServiceParking Lot LightingPlay Area Drainage
Storm Drainage System
Concrete Entry DriveConcrete Curb (Drive & Parking)Concrete Walk/TrailConcrete Bleacher PadsConcrete Border - Play AreaConcrete Slab - Large PavilionConcrete Slab - Small PavilionWater
Line & Sewer Line & Service
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