R-89-1284 - 5/25/19891. Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, beginning the first Monday in June and
ending the last Friday in August for the specific pur-
pose of hosting YMCA Day Camp.
2. The YMCA may host one overnight campout per session,
provided it is held on a week night, other than Friday.
The Park Curfew (Ordinance 2126) will be waived for
these functions.
3. The YMCA may reserve Rabb Recreation Center one (1)
time per month for special functions during evening
and /or weekend house of operation for an additional
fee.
4. The Day Camp site will be located east of a line from
the southeast corner of the Recreation Center to Brushy
Creek and west of a line from the southwest corner of
the Recreation Center to Brushy Creek.
5. The YMCA shall not conduct their program in the yard
between the Recreation Center and Brushy Creek in-
cluding the steps to the creek. The YMCA has use of the
picnic tables under the shade trees (west of the
driveway to the garage) and the storage shed.
6. The recreation center shall not be used for day camp
purposes, except for the use of the garage for clothes
changing.
7. The YMCA shall provide all program supplies and equip-
ment to conduct the Day Camp program.
8. The YMCA may use the swimming pool except when the City
determines in its sole discretion that such use would
interfere with a function being held in the recreation
center (house).
9. The lifeguard on duty shall test the water chemistry
prior to participants using the pool.
10. Fees shall be assessed as follows:
Day Camp - $50.00 per session
Special Functions - $50.00 per event (does not in-
clude parent's night or campout
unless the house is used)
2.
Damages
- Prior to the opening of the
first session, representatives
from the City and The YMCA will
meet to do a property survey and
inventory. At the end of the
last session, a final survey and
inventory will be taken to
determine any damages (excluding
of grass). The YMCA will be re-
sponsible for repairing or re-
placing all damaged or missing
property.
II.
The CITY shall be responsible for the overall maintenance and
operations of the park grounds, recreation center and swimming pool.
The CITY will mow, trim and perform other routine grounds maintenance
tasks every other week as deemed necessary. The areas to be main-
tained will be predetermined by a PARD and YMCA representative.
Requests for PARD Staff to perform tasks above and beyond routine
maintenance must be submitted in writing. Prior to the commission of
the request, the YMCA will be notified, if a fee is to be charged.
A PARD representative will train a YMCA employee to monitor the
automatic water chemistry equipment. The CITY will provide water
chemistry test kits. PARD will also train a YMCA staff member to use
the pool vacuuming equipment.
The CITY will allow a temporary telephone extension to be
installed to the outside of the house for the use of a telephone. The
YMCA shall provide the telephone instrument, and shall be responsible
for any long distance telephone calls made from such extension.
III.
a. CITY shall not be liable or responsible for, and shall be
saved and held harmless by YMCA from and against any and all claims
and damages of every kind, for injury to or death of any person or
persons and for damage to or loss of property arising out of or
atttributed, directly or indirectly, to the operation of the Day
Camp.
b. YMCA shall carry insurance and furnish to the City a
Certificate of Insurance certifying coverage for Comprehensive
General Liability with minimum Bodily Injury Limits of $1,000,000 for
each occurance and Property Damage Insurance with minimum limits of
$500,000 for each occurance.
3.
IV.
Term
The term of the Agreement shall be for three (3) years and may be
shortened or extended, by the written consent of both parties.
V.
Notice
a. This notice required or permitted to be delivered hereunder
shall be deemed received when sent by United States mail, postage
prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed as
follows:
To the CITY: To the YMCA:
City of Round Rock President
Parks and Recreation P.O. Box 1176
Department Round Rock, Texas 78680
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Texas Law to Apply
B. This contract shall be constructed under and in accordance
with the laws of the State of Texas, and all obligations of the
parties created hereunder are performable in Williamson County,
Texas.
Parties Bound
c. This contract shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, admin-
istrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns where per-
mitted by this contract.
Legal Construction
d. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this
contract shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable such holding shall not affect any other provision
hereof, and this contract shall be construed as if such invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
Prior Agreements Superseded
e. This contract constitutes the sole and only agreement of the
parties hereto and supersedes any prior understandings or written or
oral agreements between the parties respecting the within subject
matter.
4.
Time of Essense
f. Time is of the essence of this contract.
Gender
Words of any gender used in this contract shall be held and
construed to include any other gender, and words in the singular
number shall be held to include the plural, and vice versa, unless
the context requires otherwise.
Authority
This Agreement was entered into by the YMCA pursuant to authority
granted by its Board of Directors on the Z day of ,
1989, whereby the President was authorized to execute this reement
on behalf of the YMCA, a copy of which authorization is attached
hereto as Exhibit "A".
Dated this oC day of
5.
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
By:
MIKE ROBINSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
, 1989.
E LAND, AS ISTANT CITY
AGER/CITY SECRETARY
DATE: May 23, 1989
SUBJECT: Council Agenda, May 25, 1989
ITEM: 13B. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
agreement with the YMCA for the summer use of Rabb Park.
STAFF RESOURCE PERSON: SHARON PRETE
STAFF RECJNPEMIDATION:
The YMCA has requested the use of Rabb Park for its Day
Camp Program. The agreement is for a three (3) years
and does not prohibit the use of the recreation center by
other organizations.
ECONOMIC IMPACT: A fee is being assessed the YMCA to help offset the costs
of maintenance and operation of the site.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to conduct a feasibility study
regarding the construction of a multi - purpose stadium located in the
Round Rock area; and
WHEREAS, a multi - purpose stadium would enhance and promote
tourism and the hotel /motel industry; and
WHEREAS, LC�/L� has submitted a proposal to
conduct said feasibility study; and
WHEREAS, the City has funds earmarked for economic development
purposes from the repayment of loans made with a Community
Development Block Grant, Now Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on
behalf of the City a contract with ' � T�'ZGYI( to
conduct a feasibility study regarding the construction of a
multi - purpose stadium, and that payment for said study shall be paid
from funds received in repayment of loans made from a Community
Development Block Grant.
RESOLVED this 25th day of May, 1989.
ATTEST:
C43RESSTADI
LAND, City Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. is U /
MIKE ROBINSON, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
DATE: May 23, 1989
SUBJECT: Council Agenda, May 25, 1989
ITEM: 13C. Consider a resolution authorizing the expenditure
of funds for a multi - purpose stadium feasibility
study.
STAFF RESOURCE PERSON: Bob Bennett
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The staff and three Councilmembers have interviewed three consulting
firms to investigate the feasibility of the City building a multi-
purpose stadium. Specifically, we are looking for a scope of work
that includes site analysis, financial feasibility and economic
impacts. Staff is still working with the consultants in order to
get a proposal for your consideration this Thursday.
ECONOMIC IMPACT:
± $15,000 to come from remaining grant funds. We have set -up a
transfer of $10,000 from grant funds to Hotel /Motel. If the
proposal is ± $15,000, we will need to draw down grant funds an
additional ± $5,000. Local ad valorum taxes are not being spent
on this project.
HNTB
May 22, 1989
The Honorable Mayor Mike Robinson
City of Round Rock
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
HOWARD NEEDLES TAMMEN & BERGENDOFF
ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PLANNERS
9200 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, Missouri
6✓i114
PO. Box 419299
Kansas City, Missouri
64141
(816) 3334800
Dear Mayor Robinson:
HNTB is pleased to submit this proposal for professional services related
to site analysis and financial feasibility for the construction of a minor
league ball park in Round Rock, Texas.
SCOPE OF WORK
As discussed in our meeting with you, your staff and councilmembers on
Wednesday, May 17th, the scope of our proposed services would include the
following:
SITE ANALYSIS
1. Site Identification: Potential sites identified within the City
limits which meet basic criteria for the ball park (maximum of 10).
2. Site Evaluation: Analysis of each site through a matrix of criteria
to rank each site to determine which are most conducive to the
project.
3. Site Concept: Development of site plans on each of the two highest
ranked sites with recommendation for the best solution.
FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY
HNTB will contract with the accounting firm Coopers & Lybrand of
Minneapolis, Minnesota to create a financial model for the project based
upon industry standards for minor league ball parks. The following issues
will be addressed:
1. Operating Costs: Projection of anticipated operation expenses for the
first five (5) years of the ball park.
The Honorable Mayor
Mike Robinson
May 22, 1989
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2. Revenues: Projection of potential revenues for the first five (5)
years of the ball park.
3. Financing: Investigation of financing mechanisms available for the
construction of the ball park (limited to three (3) options).
Upon completion of the scope of work, HNTB will deliver six (6) copies of a
site study booklet documenting the process of site selection, site concept
plans and financial feasibility.
OWNER FURNISHED INFORMATION
The City of Round Rock shall provide aerial surveys topo maps, plat maps,
written legal descriptions and other information pertaining to site identi-
fication and analysis.
SCHEDULE
we anticipate completion of the scope in 45 days from the notice to
proceed. Furthermore, we anticipate a total of four (4) person trips to
Round Rock to complete the scope of services, including a final presen-
tation of our recommendations.
COMPENSATION
Compensation be a lump fee of $15,580.00 including expenses for travel and
subsistence payable upon completion of the scope of work. If the project
schedule extends beyond 45 days through no fault of HNTB or it's
consultant(s), additional compensation will be required for labor and
expenses incurred until the project is completed. If additional meetings
are requested by the City of Round Rock or its representatives, the costs
associated with labor and expenses will be reimbursed by the City of Round
Rock.
Cost for additional copies (if desired) of the site study booklet shall
also be reimbursed by the City of Round Rock.
TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this agreement upon receipt of seven (7) days
written notice from the other party. In this event, compensation and
reimbursable expenses due to date and the work performed shall be due and
payable immediately.
PERFORMANCE
HNTB will perform their services within the limits provided by this
contract, with the usual thoroughness and competence of the architectural
and engineering professions. No other warranty or representation either
expressed or implied, is included. It is understood that HNTB does not
guarantee probable construction costs nor estimated construction schedules.
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The Honorable Mayor
Mike Robinson
May 22, 1989
Page 3
The cost of an Economic Impact Statement is not included in this proposal.
We believe the scope of this service can be more accurately determined
after the site and financing study has been completed.
If this proposal meets with your approval, please sign and return one copy
to this office.
HOWARD NEEDLES TAMMEN & BERGENDOFF
l' , k
MILLER, AIA BENJAMIN WHISLER, P.E.
P NCIP ARCHITECT ASSOCIATE
DI'. "` :" OF SPORTS ARCHITECTURE
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ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK:
Date:
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' Proposal for Professional Services
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Laventhol &Horwath
Certified Public Accountants
Mr. Bob Bennett
City Manager
City of Round Rock
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Dear Mr. Bennett:
May 23, 1989
Ashley Tower
100 South Ashley Drive
Suite 1500
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 228 -7555
Laventhol & Horwath (L &H) in association with Hellmuth,
Obata & Kassabaum (HOK) is pleased to submit this proposal which
outlines a scope of services our team is capable of providing you
in regard to evaluating issues associated with bringing minor
league baseball to Round Rock. We believe the team assembled for
this study is uniquely qualified to address site, operational,
economic and financing issues associated with a minor league
stadium. The following sections describe our team, scope of
services and fees. Additional qualifications and resumes of key
staff who will be working with you have also been included.
PROJECT TEAM
The Tampa office of L &H is uniquely qualified to assist
your community in this specific industry. L &H's Sports Consult-
ing Group, which is centered in our Tampa office, is involved in
development planning and feasibility analysis for stadiums,
arenas, and convention centers throughout the United States.
During the past several years, more than two dozen
cities have retained Laventhol & Horwath's (L &H) Sports Consult-
ing Group to perform feasibility studies, economic and fiscal
impact analyses, site analyses, utilization studies and other
services related to the development of stadiums, arenas, race
tracks and other sports related facilities. Laventhol & Hor-
wath's Sports Consulting Group is uniquely qualified to address
site selection, economic and fiscal benefits associated with a
professional baseball franchise and professional sports stadium
as well as addressing financial performance and alternative
methods of financing a new stadium. Over the last five years
alone our group has prepared economic and financing impact
assessments for the following projects /teams:
o Columbia Mets Minor League Stadium, Columbia, South
Carolina
o Plant City Spring Training Facility and Minor League
Stadium (Cincinnati Reds)
A member of Horwath & Horwath International with affiliated offices worldwide.
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o Citrus County Spring Training Facility and Minor League
Stadium (MLB Team)
o Fort Myers Spring Training Facility and Minor League
Stadium (MLB Team)
o Chandler Spring Training (Brewers)
o New York Sportsplex (NFL Team /MLB Teams)
o Baltimore Stadium (NFL Team /Baltimore Orioles)
o Chicago White Sox Stadium (White Sox)
o Milwaukee Brewers Stadium (Brewers)
o Georgia Dome (Atlanta Falcons)
o Proposed Dallas MLB Stadium (Texas Rangers)
o St. Louis Stadium (St. Louis Football Cardinals)
o Tampa Baseball Group /Domed Baseball Stadium (MLB
Expansion Team)
o Cleveland Domed Stadium (Cleveland Indians)
o Citrus Bowl /Proposed Domed Baseball Stadium (Citrus
Bowl /MLB Team)
Of these studies, our work for five spring training/
minor league complexes as well as MLB teams (White Sox, Brewers,
Indians, etc.) are most applicable to your needs. In these
cases, detailed feasibility as well as economic and fiscal impact
analyses were performed including comprehensive evaluations of
the impact an MLB /minor league team (as tenant) and stadium
operations would have on a community. Our current work in
Columbia, South Carolina includes assisting that community in
selecting a new site for a minor league stadium. Likewise, our
work was used to determine such items as lease terms, financing
and stadium sizing. In all cases, this analysis was crucial in
determining future community involvement or private participation
in capital facilities planning.
Our understanding of the operational characteristics of
sports facilities, the relationship between teams and facility
management, and our extensive data base are a product of our on-
going work in this specialized field. For your information, we
have provided our qualifications in the sports facilities field
and resumes of the staff that would assist you on this project.
HOK has been added to our team to provide technical
assistance on physical /program evaluation and site analysis. HOK
is nationally recognized as the premier design firm for sports
facilities including stadiums. Among HOK's various projects the
following minor league stadiums have bearing on your project:
o Pilot Field, Buffalo Bisons
o Hoover Stadium, Birmingham Barons
o Stanley Coveleski Stadium, South Bend, Indiana
o Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota White Sox
o Joe Engel Stadium, Chattanooga Lookouts
o Proposed Minor League Stadium, Springfield, Missouri
o Proposed Minor League Stadium, Wyoming, Michigan
o Durham Baseball Stadium, Durham Bulls
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These and other projects, which are described in
greater detail in the appendix, resulted in site evaluation,
master planning, or detail design and construction. The
expertise HOK provided for these communities will be applied as
necessary to your project.
Based on our meetings with you and subsequent conversa-
tions we have outlined a three - phased scope of services.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Phase I - Market /Site Analysis
A full blown market or feasibility study in its truest
form is probably unnecessary. However, it appears that certain
questions about market growth, economics and demographics are
pertinent for any decision on a new site and size of the stadium.
Part of the work we would propose in this area would touch upon
the following:
o Market area analysis (growth trends, economic factors)
o Potential future levels of usage (number of games,
average attendance, total attendance)
o Potential for other (non -minor league) uses
o Site evaluation
The product of this effort would be an assessment of
market support for minor league baseball in Round Rock, estimates
of attendance potential for the team, and the impact various site
locations might have on the team's ability to achieve maximum
draw. Included in the site evaluation will be such factors as:
o Availability of land (public /private)
o Potential costs associated with acquiring property
o Land holding capacity (stadium, parking, etc.)
o Traffic (ingress and egress)
o Image /market orientation
o Potential opportunities /constraints on operations
o Physical issues (environmental, soils, etc. as
appropriate)
Phase II - Economic /Fiscal Impact Analysis
In order to better understand the various impacts to
Round Rock from a minor league team and the operation of a sports
stadium, L &H will address the following areas:
o Economic impacts
o Fiscal impacts
o Unquantified "intangible benefits"
o Stadium operations
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The economic and fiscal impact analysis will primarily
be driven by the following components:
o Team spending
o Fan spending (inside and outside stadium)
The expenditures under each of these categories will
result in direct employment and income as well as indirect or
"spin off" impacts; the combination of these impacts being much
larger than the initial direct expenditures associated with the
on -going operation of the stadium and the team.
Based on the data we have in our files and information
supplied by existing teams and cities, as well as the results of
surveys conducted by our other teams, we will estimate direct
spending of the team, fans and stadium operation. Using an
economic model developed by the government, we will determine
appropriate economic impacts. Based on our analysis of direct
and indirect economic impact, we will estimate annual fiscal
benefits to the City /County from the operation of the stadium and
the team. The final product of this modeling effort will be
estimates of direct, indirect and total economic and fiscal
impacts to include:
o Annual operations:
- Estimate new jobs
- Total income
- Total expenditures for goods and services
o Fiscal impacts:
- Sales tax receipts
- Income tax
- Hotel room tax
- Others, as appropriate
In addition to these quantifiable impacts, L &H is
prepared to address, to the extent possible, the various "intan-
gible" benefits the City of Round Rock receives from the stadium
and sports team. These benefits include such items as community
exposure, the importance professional sports teams have on
"quality of life" or the statement it makes about commitment to
the City's growth. These factors will all be addressed to the
extent possible.
Phase III - Financing Options
Public assembly facilities have traditionally been
financed with public funds. Even though use of public funds are
required for the construction and improvement of these facil-
ities, communities today use a variety of financing techniques
and sources of funding. L &H can assist in the selection of the
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most appropriate funding alternative based on careful considera-
tion of local public sentiment, city and state laws, and the
financial capacities or preferences of the State of Texas and
Round Rock.
Potential sources of financing for recommended facil-
ities, site acquisition and construction will be identified and
the likelihood of support from each source will be estimated.
Methods employed by other communities for financing will be
identified to guide the evaluation of funding strategies:
o Source identification (as applicable):
- Joint development revenue (ground leases)
- Local and state appropriations
- Federal and state appropriations
- Revenue bonds (e.g., hotel tax)
- Special taxes (e.g., admission tax)
- Equity contributions
- Private donations
- Others, as identified (e.g., ticket bond fee)
o Financing Options: All potential (and realistic)
sources of financing will be explored and their level
of support quantified. Such sources may include, as
appropriate: hotel tax revenue and bonds, government
grants, donations, private sources. These estimates,
by source, will be expressed in terms of annual recurr-
ing amounts or one -time amounts, as appropriate. In
considering the size of bond issue which could be
supported by the current and estimated future level of
special tax revenue, it is also important to consider
the probability of operating subsidies; and future
remodeling, major repair and maintenance expense for
the stadium.
FEES AND TIMING
Based on the scope of work outlined above, we propose a
fixed fee for this engagement of $15,000. We anticipated two
meetings with you, one at the outset of the engagement and one
upon completion of our research. The fee estimate, as presented,
assumes the cooperation and assistance of the City in supplying
information and data on potential sites.
In accordance with our firm's policy, a retainer in the
amount of $6,000 will be required upon acceptance of this pro-
posal. The balance of our fees will be billed as follows:
Three weeks after authorization $ 5,000
Upon delivery of draft report 4,000
We anticipate that the work proposed in this letter can
be completed in five to six weeks.
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MISCELLANEOUS TERMS OF THE ENGAGEMENT
The following paragraphs express conditions and limita-
tions which our Firm necessarily states with any engagement of
this nature.
Our services will not include ascertaining the legal
and regulatory requirements applicable to this project, including
zoning, other state and local government regulations, permits and
licenses. Further, no effort will be made to determine the
possible effect on this project of present or future federal,
state or local legislation, including any bond restrictions,
environmental or ecological matters, or interpretations thereof.
Our report will contain a statement to that effect.
The conclusions and any prospective financial informa-
tion that may be included in our report will be based on es-
timates and assumptions from previous studies, information
developed from supplemental research, knowledge of the industry
and other sources, including certain information that you may
provide. These sources of information and bases of significant
estimates and assumptions will be stated in our report. Some
assumptions inevitably will not materialize and unanticipated
events and circumstances may occur; therefore, actual results
achieved will vary from the estimates, and the variations may be
material. Our report will contain a statement to that effect.
Further, we will neither evaluate management's effec-
tiveness nor be responsible for future marketing efforts and
other management actions upon which actual results will depend,
and we will so state in our report.
The terms of this engagement will be such that we will
have no obligation to revise the report to reflect events or
conditions which occur subsequent to the date of the report.
However, we will be available to discuss the necessity for revi-
sion in view of changes in the economic or market factors affect-
ing this project. Our report will contain a statement to that
effect.
Our report will be intended solely for your information
and use in development planning and should not be relied upon for
any other purpose. We will so state in our report. Otherwise,
neither our report nor its contents, nor any reference to our
Firm may be included or quoted in any offering circular or regis-
tration statement, prospectus, sales brochure, loan or other
agreement or document without our prior written permission.
Permission will be granted only upon meeting certain conditions.
Should you decide to include our report, a summary
thereof, or reference thereto, in an offering document or sales
brochure, we will need to perform additional procedures and will
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require additional fees, computed at our standard hourly rates
for these services, to enable us to permit such use.
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED
If the proposed scope of services described in this
letter meets with your approval, you may authorize us to proceed
by signing one copy of this document and returning it to us along
with the retainer of $6,000. We appreciate the opportunity to
present this letter to you and look forward to working with you
on this engagement.
I trust this proposal is responsive to your needs.
Once you have had an opportunity to review this scope, we can
answer any questions or discuss any changes that would result in
our work efforts being more responsive to your needs.
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED:
DATE .5
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WPLG1080
Sincerely yours,
Ronald D. Barton
Manager
Owen M. Beitsch
Principal
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REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS AND FACILITIES OF THE
I LAVENTHOL & HORWATH SPORTS AND CONVENTION
FACILITIES CONSULTING GROUP
STADIUMS:
Atlanta Stadium
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Braves
Georgia Tech
Aurora (Denver), City of
Baltimore Stadium
Baltimore Orioles
Chandler Spring Training Facility (Arizona)
Milwaukee Brewers
Chicago White Sox
Citrus County Spring Training Facility (Florida)
Cleveland Dome Stadium
Cleveland State University
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Browns
Dallas, City of
Texas Rangers
Ft. Myers Spring Training Facility (Florida)
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton Tigercats
Jets Stadium
London Sports Stadium
Milwaukee Brewers
New York State Urban Development Corp.
Sportsplex
Orlando, City of
MLB Stadium, Citrus Bowl
Plant City Spring Training Facility (Florida)
Cincinnati Reds
RFK Stadium
Washington Redskins
Rome (Italy) Soccer Stadium
AS ROMA
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco, City of
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco 49ers
Shea Stadium
New York Mets
St. Louis Stadium
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Blues
Superdome
New Orleans Saints
Tampa Bay Baseball Group
ARENAS:
Anaheim Arena
Proposed NBA Team
Boston Garden
Boston Celtics
Boston Bruins
Boston College
Boston University
Bradley Center (Milwaukee)
Milwaukee Bucks
Cajundome (Lafayette, Louisiana)
Southwest Louisiana State
Cleveland State University
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Force
Concord Civic Center (New Hampshire)
Dover Civic Center (Delaware)
DuPage County Arena (Chicago)
Gwinnett County Civic Center (Atlanta)
Hammons Student Center (Springfield)
Southwest Missouri State University
Kiel Auditorium (St. Louis)
Lakeland Civic Center (Florida)
Madison Square Garden
New York Knicks
New York Rangers
Milwaukee Exposition Convention Center Arena (MECCA)
Milwaukee Bucks
Marquette University
Minneapolis Arena
NBA Timberwolves
Nassau Coliseum (Long Island)
New York Islanders
Norfolk Scope (Virginia)
Ocean Center (Daytona Beach)
Quad- Cities "Potter" Pavilion (Davenport, Iowa)
Quad- Cities Thunder (CBA)
Raleigh Major Events Center
North Carolina State University
Rupp Arena (Lexington)
University of Kentucky
Shelby County
Memphis State University
Springfield Civic Center (Massachusetts)
St. Louis Arena
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Steamers
Sun Dome (Tampa)
University of South Florida
Syracuse Arena (New York)
CONVENTION CENTERS:
Athens Civic Center (Georgia)
Birmingham- Jefferson Civic Center
Broward County Convention Center (Ft. Lauderdale)
Cervantes Convention Center (St. Louis)
Cincinnati Convention Center
Curacao International Trade Center
Gadsden Civic Center (Alabama)
Georgia World Congress Center
Greensboro Convention Center (North Carolina)
Hynes Convention Center (Boston)
Jacksonville Convention Center (Florida)
Jacob J. Javits (New York City)
Johnson City Convention Center (Tennessee)
Lexington Convention Center
Madison Convention Center
Memphis Convention Center Complex
Miami Beach Convention Center
Orange County Convention and Civic Center (Orlando)
Oregon Convention Center (Portland)
Overland Park Convention Center (Kansas City, Missouri)
Palm Beach Convention Center
Philadelphia Convention Center
Port America Convention Center (Washington, D.C.)
Portland Convention (Maine)
Raleigh Civic Center (North Carolina)
Richmond Convention Center
Riverside Convention Center (California)
Roanoke Exhibition Facility
Rochester Convention Center (New York)
Rome /Floyd County Civic Center (Georgia)
Savannah Civic Center
Scottsdale Convention Center
Singapore International Exhibition & Convention Center
Tampa Convention Center
Union Station (Worcester, Massachusetts)
Washington State (Seattle) Convention and Trade Center
Whitaker's Mill (Williamsburg, Virginia)
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAUS:
Broward County, Florida (Ft. Lauderdale)
Columbus, Ohio
Hillsborough County, Florida
Kansas City, Missouri
Louisville, Kentucky
Orange County, Florida
Portland, Oregon
Richmond, Virginia
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Seattle, Washington
St. Louis, Missouri
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Laventhol &Horwath
Real Estate Advisory Services
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Aqueduct Horse Racetrack (New York)
Belmont Horse Racetrack (New York)
Big Creek Amphitheater (Atlanta)
Circus World Amphitheater (Orlando)
Dane County Expo Center Fairgrounds (Madison, WI)
East St. Louis Motor Speedway
Grand Cypress Equestrian Center (Orlando)
Great Woods Performing Arts Center (Boston)
IACVB Convention Income Survey
Kansas City Trade Mart
Los Angeles County Fairgrounds
Miami Marine Trade Mart
Minneapolis Amphitheater
Motor Speedway Study - South Georgia
New Orleans Trade Mart
Ocean City Amphitheater (Maryland)
Osceola County Horse Racetrack (Orlando)
Pacific National Exhibition Complex
(Vancouver British Columbia)
Palm Beach Pavilion
Potential for Private Management and
Operations Services in Japan
Roosevelt Raceway (New York)
San Mateo County Fairgrounds
Tampa Amphitheater
Tampa Aquarium
Tampa Trade Mart
USTA National Tennis Center
Louis Armstrong Arena (New York)
Yonkers Raceway (New York)
CONVENTION CENTER HEADOUARTERS HOTEL:
Embassy Suites /Jacksonville Convention Center
(Florida)
Orlando /Orange County Convention Center
Strategic Plan
Peabody Hotel /Orange County Convention
and Civic Center (Orlando)
Proposed Hotel /Houston Convention Center
Proposed Hotel /Miami Beach Convention Center
Proposed Hotel /Milwaukee Exposition Convention
Center Arena
Proposed Hotel /Minneapolis Convention Center
Proposed Hotel /New Orleans Convention Center
Proposed Hotel /St. Louis Cervantes Convention Center
Proposed Hotel /San Diego Convention Center
Proposed Hotel /Union Station (Worcester)
Ashley Tower, Suite 1500
100 South Ashley Drive
Tampa, Florida 33602
(813) 228 -7555.
STADIUM FACILITY EXPERIENCE
NEW YORK CITY SPORTS FACILITIES STUDY
Development Recommendations
for a Maior Multi- Purpose Sports Complex
The New York State Urban Development Corporation and its
Sportsplex Corporation subsidiary retained Laventhol & Horwath
(L &H) to evaluate all available options and make recommendations
regarding the siting and development of a major multi - purpose
sports complex in New York City. The Sportsplex Corporation,
appointed by Governor Jack Cuomo, included every major sports
entrepreneur in New York. Detailed nationwide market surveys
were completed for the seven major professional sports leagues
and the horse racing industry in New York. In addition, L &H
performed an in -depth evaluation of the use, operations,
expansion needs, physical conditions, and tenant performance of
nine major facilities in New York City, including Shea Stadium,
Yankee Stadium, Armstrong Arena (U.S. Tennis Center), Madison
Square Garden, Nassau Coliseum, and the Belmont, Aqueduct,
Roosevelt and Yonkers racetracks. The study identified the need
to upgrade existing arenas, stadiums, or racetracks, and
opportunities to build new facilities that would retain existing
teams and attract additional sports franchises and major sporting
events to New York City. Other issues involved design concepts,
site options, financing, and economic impacts of the Sportsplex
development.
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
Stadium Economic Impact Analysis
The Chicago White Sox management team is considering the
feasibility of constructing a new multi- purpose baseball stadium.
L &H performed an economic impact analysis for three development
services: existing operations of the Chicago White Sox and
Comisky Park in Cook County, Illinois; proposed operations of the
Chicago White Sox and a new open -air stadium in DuPage County,
Illinois, in the suburban area west of Chicago; and proposed
operations of the Chicago White Sox and a new retractable dome
stadium in DuPage County, Illinois. The Sox retained L &H to
estimate the direct and induced impacts resulting from spending
by the baseball team, the stadium operating entity, as well as
fans and other visitors attending ball games and other events at
each new facility. Additionally, direct and indirect employment
impacts and local and state governmental revenue were estimated
for a typical year of stadium operation.
Retractable Domed Stadium Feasibility Study
In December of 1985, L &H was selected by the Chicago White Sox
management team to determine the market and financial feasibility
of constructing a multi - purpose domed facility within DuPage
County, Illinois, in the suburban area west of Chicago. The
proposed stadium would include a retractable roof which could be
opened for sporting events or closed to accommodate climate
sensitive activities such as basketball, concerts, family events,
tradeshows and public shows. Through the course of our analysis,
the study was amended to reflect a building program that allowed
for an open baseball -only stadium seating 55,000 and an adjacent
arena seating approximately 22,000.
Attendance Proiections
Based upon prior market studies performed for the Chicago White
Sox organization, L &H was retained to assess the impact on
attendance given a relocation of the White Sox baseball team to a
new suburban baseball -only stadium in DuPage County, Illinois.
The study was designed to document the difference in attendance
levels that the new location would generate over the existing
attendance at Comiskey Park in Cook County.
STADIUM ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR WASHINGTON, D.C.
Stadium Development Recommendations for New
or Renovated Facilities in Washington, D.C.
The District of Columbia Armory Board retained L &H to evaluate
various stadium development options and make recommendations for
the renovation of RFK Stadium or the development of a new
football facility. L &H first performed an analysis quantifying
the seating capacity and number of skyboxes required for a
National Football League (NFL) or Major League Baseball (MLB)
franchise in Washington, D.C. to achieve a financial benefit
comparable to the operating revenue realized by NFL or MLB
franchises in comparable cities. Detailed financial operating
results from a number of NFL and MLB franchises, plus single
purpose and multi - purpose open, enclosed and retractable roof
stadiums were analyzed for this study. In addition, the study
measured the costs and benefits, advantages and disadvantages
associated with alternative solutions to stadium needs. This
cost benefit analysis quantified the capital costs, stadium
operating revenue and expenses and operating revenue to the NFL
or MLB franchise for the following development options: open,
enclosed and retractable roof single - purpose football stadiums;
and a renovated RFK stadium for baseball only. Our analysis
provided the City and Armory Board the information required to
evaluate alternative development options in terms of their
capital costs, revenues to the franchise owner(s) and stadium
financial operations.
BALTIMORE STADIUM NEEDS ANALYSIS
Market Demand and Financial Analysis for a
New or Renovated Stadium in Baltimore. Maryland
L &H was retained to provide economic and financial consulting
services to the Baltimore Mayor's Task Force regarding stadium
development options for baseball and /or football events. These
options included completely rehabilitating and expanding the
existing Memorial Stadium or constructing a new facility at
various sites in and around the City of Baltimore. L &H prepared
attendance projections for potential Major League baseball,
National Football League, and United States Football League
stadium tenants, as well as estimates of revenue available to
either the City and /or sports franchises. These projections were
prepared in a computerized format which allowed detailed
sensitivity testing for each stadium development option. L &H
also analyzed the development costs versus the economic benefits
of locating the stadium at alternative sites.
CLEVELAND STADIUM FEASIBILITY
Cleveland State University Domed Stadium
L &H was retained by Cleveland State University (CSU) to prepare a
market analysis with financial projections for a multi - purpose
domed stadium, as well as to update our previous sports arena
study. The issues addressed in this study included the effect on
stadium utilization from use by professional athletic teams, CSU
and private sector events or activities, facility design features
needed to service the varying interests of potential users, and
the projected stadium financial performance based on estimated
utilization and operating expenses. Proposed uses /tenants of
this new facility include the Cleveland Indians Major League
baseball team, concerts, family shows, and consumer shows, as
well as CSU activities and events.
Development Planning for Sports Arena Complex
L &H was selected by CSU to provide financial and development
planning assistance for a proposed new sports arena complex. For
this assignment, L &H: identified the potential uses of the arena,
based upon the expectations of the University and the potential
user groups; delineated the physical facilities needed to
optimally respond to the potential facility users; developed an
annual schedule of facility usage based upon the proper balance
of University and non - University sponsored events; prepared an
organizational plan; and prepared projections of likely income
for the complex.
ST. LOUIS MULTI- PURPOSE DOMED FACILITY
Market Demand and Financial Analysis for a Domed
Stadium /Arena /Exhibition Facility Adjacent to
Cervantes Convention Center in St. Louis. Missouri,
L &H was retained by the City of St. Louis to determine the
economic feasibility of developing a 70,000( +) seat, enclosed,
multi - purpose facility adjacent and attached to the existing
Cervantes Convention Center. As proposed, this building will
have the unique flexibility to the downsize from the 70,000(+)
seat stadium configuration to an arena set up with a maximum of
35,000 seats. This transformation will be accomplished via the
use of a movable end zone section. The arena configuration can
be reduced in increments of 5,000 to a minimum of 15,000 seats.
The sight lines for all stadium seats have been designed for
arena usage and the arena configuration is separated from the
remainder of the facility via a soundproof wall extending to the
building ceiling. The building's floor would be directly
connected to a proposed 140,000- square foot expansion of
Cervantes Convention Center exhibit space through the use of
removable and retractable seats. In the exhibition
configuration, the facility would provide an additional 200,000
square feet of exhibit space to the existing 240,000 square feet
and proposed 140,000 square feet of the Convention Center.
Movable partitions and curtain walls would separate the
respective lower and upper deck seating from the floor in the
exhibition configuration. L &H's work tasks included estimating
stadium /arena utilization, projecting the financial operating
performance of the facility, and analyzing the new economic and
fiscal impacts generated by events held within the building. In
addition, we determined the impact of stadium arena events on
prior estimates of Cervantes Convention Center utilization. In
order to accomplish this, L &H provided an estimate of the number
of convention events gained due to facility expansion, as well as
the events lost due to the lack of available dates caused by
stadium /arena usage.
ATLANTA STADIUM STUDY
The Georgia Office of Planning and Budget retained L &H to
evaluate the needs and opportunities for major sports facilities
development within the Atlanta area. The analysis addressed
market demand factors, existing facility evaluation and new
facility options, and economic /fiscal benefits. Phase I of our
research efforts involved estimating the utilization,
preliminary financial performance, and preliminary financial
performance, and preliminary construction cost for ten different
stadium development scenarios at four sites. Phase II work
included an evaluation of various forms of management structures
which could be suitable for the development options analyzed in
Phase I. This analysis was based upon individual case studies of
team representatives and facility managers from across the
country. Phase II also involved estimating detailed financial
generations and economic /fiscal benefits generated by each
stadium development scenario. We utilized an economic impact
computer model made available to L &H to project the net new
impacts and benefits created by facility development. Phase III
discussed potential sources of financing for stadium
construction and development costs. This phase evaluated
illustrative financing plans for stadiums with similarities to
the development options under consideration in Atlanta. From
this analysis, potential revenue for stadium financing was
identified and quantified. Based on L &H's study, the Georgia
Office of Planning and Budget has recommended the construction of
a domed football stadium adjacent to the Georgia World Congress
Center, as well as a new baseball facility at the existing
Atlanta - Fulton County Stadium site.
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Analysis of Maior League Baseball Lease Terms
The Milwaukee Brewers retained L &H to profile lease terms at all
publicly owned or operated Major League baseball facilities.
Team representatives and facility managers at each stadium were
interviewed to obtain major lease terms for such items as
facility rental, concessions, parking, and luxury box suite
revenue. This information was then used to project the Brewer's
potential revenue under other teams' lease agreements with
particular attention focused on the five to six franchises that
have recently renegotiated their lease terms. For these users we
compared revenue to the teams before and after renegotiation of
lease terms.
Analysis of Parking at Maior League Baseball Stadiums
The Milwaukee Brewers retained L &H to profile parking
availability at all Major League baseball facilities. This
analysis was performed in conjunction with the baseball lease
study described above. Our work involved evaluating the number
of on -site automobile and bus parking spaces, as well as off -site
spaces within a convenient walking distance of the facility.
This information was used to develop an "accommodation factor"
relating the total number of people that could be accommodated
through on- and off -site parking to stadium capacity. Those
ratios allowed each facility to be evaluated on a consistent
basis.
TAMPA BASEBALL GROUP
Market and Operational Evaluation
The Tampa Baseball Group, Inc. authorized L &H to prepare a market
study with financial projections for a multi - purpose, covered
coliseum to be built on land owned by the Tampa Sports Authority
adjacent to the existing Tampa Stadium. The new facility would
be primarily used for Major League baseball, but would be
designed, equipped, and operated to accommodate other sports and
consumer events such as soccer, boxing, family entertainment
events, or other staged productions. The primary objectives of
this engagement were to: evaluate the Tampa Bay area as a market
for Major League baseball and project attendance for the first
five years of coliseum operations; evaluate the feasibility of
the proposed coliseum as a multi- purpose facility and project the
type, number, and average attendance for non - baseball events;
prepare financial operating data for the first five years of
coliseum operations, including potential revenue sources and
annual operating expenses; and estimate the potential economic
benefits to be realized in Hillsborough County as a result of
coliseum /team operations. A later phase of the project involved
an evaluation of the market support characteristics of proposed
skyboxes to be developed in conjunction with the coliseum.
CITY OF AURORA (DENVER). COLORADO. STADIUM STUDY
Development Planning for Domed Sports Stadium
L &H was retained by the City of Aurora, Colorado, to provide
preliminary consulting services regarding conceptual and
strategic planning for a new domed sports stadium. These issues
and options were discussed with the Mayor, other designated City
representatives, and potential stadium tenants prior to
undertaking detailed market or feasibility studies. Future
consulting services include estimating stadium utilization,
revenue potential, operating performance, funding alternatives,
and economic impact.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Conversion of Candlestick Park to a Domed Stadium
The San Francisco Giants selected L &H to determine the
feasibility of converting Candlestick Park to a multi - purpose
domed stadium and to evaluate the long -term financial
implications of proceeding with such a conversion. In addition,
the scope of work was expanded to review the alternative scenario
of building a new stadium in downtown San Francisco. During
Phase I of this assignment, L &H determined the number and type of
events which might be held in each of the stadium alternatives;
conducted a comprehensive comparative analysis of the Astrodome
in Houston, the King Dome in Seattle, the Superdome in New
Orleans, and the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan; reviewed
existing Candlestick Park facilities and operations; analyzed
competitive facilities in San Francisco area; analyzed market
potential; estimated number of event days and attendance; and
prepared projections of likely operating revenue and expenses for
each alternative. During the Phase II work, L &H prepared a 30-
year projection of operating revenue and expenses, identified and
evaluated sources of funding, and evaluated alternative financing
plans for each of the alternatives.
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. PENNSYLVANIA
Veterans Stadium
L &H was retained by the City of Philadelphia to: analyze past
attendance levels at Veterans Stadium and to prepare projections
of future attendance /utilization levels for the stadium and its
two major sports teams, Philadelphia Eagles and the Philadelphia
Phillies; comparatively analyze the experience of Veterans
Stadium's food and beverage concessions with the experience of
other major stadiums which host major football and baseball
events; analyze the locations of existing facilities, how they
compare to other comparable stadiums and how they serve the
spectator; and recommend appropriate facility alterations and
additions to maximize their positive effects on stadium per
capita expenditures, patron service and concession revenue.
LONDON. ENGLAND
London Sports Stadium
L &H was selected by the International Sports Marketing (ISM)
organization to provide consulting services regarding the
potential for development of a major sports facility in London,
England. The proposed complex would be located on a portion of
property being master developed by the London Docklands
Development Corporation. L &H was retained to review and evaluate
existing economic analysis and supporting documentation prepared
for ISM and to advise the organization on general issues related
to public assembly facility operations and the competitive
environment for stadium and exhibition facilities. L &H also
provided an overview of comparable projects located in England,
the European Continent, and the United States.
SAN FRANCISCO MAYOR'S DOMED STADIUM TASK FORCE
San Francisco Domed Stadium
The Mayor's Task Force Committee retained L &H to conduct a site
analysis, review prior studies and cash flow projections, and
provide general market and financial consulting services
regarding a proposed domed stadium in San Francisco, California.
Additional work tasks could include providing an updated detailed
market demand analysis and financial projections for the proposed
stadium, as well as designing a financing plan for the project.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
New Orleans Superdome
L &H was retained by the Hyatt Corporation to assist them during
the preparation of their proposal to manage the Superdome. In
the course of this engagement, detailed operations analysis was
conducted, market /utilization potential evaluated, and
alternative projected financial operations were prepared based on
alternate operating scenarios. Hyatt Corporation ultimately was
selected by the State to manage the complex under its newly
formed subsidiary, Facility Management Group (FMG).
HAMILTON. ONTARIO, CANADA
Hamilton Stadium Analysis
L &H designed the research program and supervised this study of
alternative development options to upgrade stadium facilities.
Options evaluated included various renovations /expansions for an
existing football stadium as well as development of a new stadium
at alternative locations in the metro area. Each option was
evaluated in terms of its marketability (utilization) - -given its
location and access - -as well as development cost, estimated
financial operating performance and capital financing options.
CITRUS BOWL. ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Economic Impact Analysis and
Sources of Financing for a Renovated
Citrus Bowl Stadium and a Proposed Domed Baseball Stadium
The Board of County Commissioners of Orange County, Florida, and
the Orlando /Orange County Professional and Amateur Sports
Committee retained L &H to evaluate the economic impact of a
renovated Citrus Bowl Stadium and a proposed domed baseball
stadium in Orlando, Florida, and to identify sources of
financing for the stadiums. L &H completed economic impact
studies related to the following: operations of the facilities,
expenditures made by the fans and spectators both within the
stadium and the community, and impacts associated with a
hypothetical major league baseball team. L &H also identified
sources and methods of financing the renovations and proposed
baseball stadium. The financing /funding analysis included the
following areas: tourist and resort tax, sale or lease of box
suites and loge seating, joint development revenue, local, state
and federal grants, tax increment financing, revenue bonds, and
special taxes.
PLANT CITY. FLORIDA
Plant City Stadium
L &H was retained by the City of Plant City to: evaluate market
demand, estimate utilization, prepare prospective financial
performance estimates, and develop alternative financing /funding
methods for a new spring training baseball facility in Plant
City (spring training home of the Cincinnati Reds). For this
assignment, L &H conducted a comprehensive comparative analysis of
all spring training facilities in Florida and Arizona. L &H's
findings for methods to finance /fund the stadium were
instrumental in obtaining a commitment of resort tax funds to
help finance construction of the new stadium.
FORT MYERS. FLORIDA
Feasibility and Economic Impact Analysis for a
Proposed Spring Training Baseball Facility in Fort Myers, Florida
Surges Properties, Inc. retained L &H to conduct a feasibility and
economic impact analysis for a proposed spring training complex
in Fort Myers, Florida. During Phase I of this assignment, L &H
estimated the type and number of events and attendance which
might be held in the spring training complex along with estimates
of operating revenue and expenses. During Phase II work, L &H
completed an economic impact study related to the following:
operations of the spring training complex, expenditures made by
the fans and spectators both within the stadium and the
community, and the impacts associated with hypothetical major and
minor league baseball teams. L &H also identified sources and
methods of financing the proposed spring training baseball
complex.
CITRUS COUNTY. FLORIDA
L &H was retained by Citrus County to conduct a market assessment
and feasibility analysis for a proposed spring training baseball
facility. In the course of this engagement, L &H conducted a
detail market analysis, evaluated potential utilization of the
stadium complex, and prepared a five year projection of
operating revenue and expenses for the proposed spring training
facility.
RELATED SPORTS FACILITIES ENGAGEMENTS
L &H also performs or has performed accounting and consulting
services for the following:
Olympic Stadium, Detroit
Cleveland Stadium Corporation
Chicago White Sox
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia Firebirds
Portland Trailblazers
Kansas City Kings
Detroit Red Wings
San Diego Chargers
Milwaukee Brewers
In addition, L &H was retained by Bill Veeck to provide the
technical support, advice and guidance during Mr. Veeck's
successful acquisition of the Chicago White Sox baseball team.
L &H accounting, tax and consulting advisors worked with other
members of the acquisition team to prepare all the technical and
legal work necessary for the transaction.
HOK SPORTS FACILITIES GROUP
Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum (HOK) is a full- service organization of architects, interior designers,
planners and engineers offcring comprehensive planning and design services for projects located
throughout the country and overseas. Founded in 1955, HOK is considered one of the leading design
firms and is currently ranked among the top five U.S. architectural/engineering firms.
HOK's Sports Facilities Group is recognized as the nations leading architectural firm in major spectator
facility analysis, planning, design, luxury suite additions, and facility renovation. Key personnel with the
HOK Sports Facilities Group offer over a century of collective experience and involvement in numerous
spons and public assembly projects for municipalities, professional teams, and universities. The Sports
Facilities Group also serves as the architectural consultant to the National Football League.
The Sports Facilities Group's individual participation in such noteworthy projects as the Truman Sports
Complex in Kansas City, Giants Stadium, The Silverdome, and the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility,
led to their prominence in the design of facilities in almost every aspect of sports. This prominence is best
exemplified by the list of prestigious sporting events for which the Group has been commissioned to
prepare facilities. These include: The 1980 Winter Olympics/Olympic Center Arena, Lake Placid; the
1985 Super Bowl at Stanford and 1988 Super Bowl in San Diego; The United States Open Tennis
Championships, Flushing, New York; The 50th Anniversary Major League All -Star Game at Comiskey
Park; and The 1985 NBA All -Star Game.
Current notable projects include the Bradley Center Arena for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks; Joe Robbie
Stadium for the Miami Dolphins; the London Docklands Events Center in London, England; the Florida
Suncoast Dome in St. Petersburg, Florida; the new ballpark for the Baltimore Orioles; and New Comiskey
Park for the Chicago White Sox.
The Sports Facilities Group is frequently called upon by the Nation's major cities seeking architectural
planning and cost input to help in the acqulsidon of Major League franchises. Working with the Nation's
leading economic planners. domed stadia engineers, and urban planners, the Sports Facilities Group has
been responsible for numerous stadia utilization and feasibility studies in the United States, Canada and
overseas.
Through the success of these and other projects, the Sports Facilities Group has established a reputation of
unparalleled experience in the feasibility analysis, programming, and design of sports and spectator
facilities.
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Pilot Field
Buffalo, New York
SPORTS FACILITIES
The HOK Sports Facilities Group is the Architect of
Record for this two-phased project. Phase One, a
19,000 -seat baseball stadium in downtown Buffalo,
accommodates AAA baseball.
The stadium is unique in that it was designed to
conform with historical buildings in a downtown
environment. The exterior is precast concrete with
arched window openings at the Mezzanine Level,
detailed rustication joints and inset marble panels.
Also at the exterior are steel tube arch shapes
supporting the Club Level balcony, decorative
grillework as handrails and omamental features,
exposed steel tube trusses, standing seam metal roof,
and ten-foot diameter cupolas at the ends of the
stadium.
The stadium is used for AAA baseball, however
major league amenities are provided including a
Stadium Club which will seat 300 with a view to the
field, 40 luxury suites, large press facilities, team
offices, and plush team clubhouses,
The implementation of Phase Two would increase
the searing capacity to 40,000 to accommodate major
league bail, by the addition of a third seating deck.
Additional Club Level searing, as well as additional
luxury suites, will be included in the expansion.
Sports Facilities Group responsibilities include full
architectural/engineertng services for phase one and
design and planning for phase two. The facility was
dedicated on April 14, 1988, as scheduled.
Pilot Field was recently awarded the 1988 Kansas
City AIA Award for design Excellence.
Chattanooga Lookouts/
Joe Engel Stadium Master Plan
Chattanooga, Tennessee
SPORTS FACILITIES
HOK Sports Facilities Group was retained by the
Chattanooga Lookouts Baseball Club to prepare a
comprehensive master plan for a stadium which has
over 100 years of baseball history. Joe Engel
Stadium, located in the heart of Chattanooga, is the
home of the Chattanooga Lookouts of the Southern
League.
The master plan involved reviewing architectural,
structural, mechanical, and electrical systems of the
existing stadium, along with analyzing the feasibility
of incorporating luxury suites and a stadium club.
Other proposed improvements involved upgrading
the playing field, team facilides, and spectator
facilities.
Provided in the final document was a statement of the
existing facility conditions, conceptual designs for
improvements, and cost estimating for budgeting and
prioritizing the proposed improvements.
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Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium
South Bend, Indiana
SPORTS FACILITIES
The HOK Sports Facilities Group. with Cole
Associates as Consulting Engineer, were retained by
the City of South Bend to provide full architectural
services for this 5,000 seat stadium in downtown
South Bend, Indiana. This new facility, which was
dedicated in the Fall of 1987, is the home of one of
two 1988 expansion teams of the Midwest League of
the National Association of Professional Baseball
Leagues.
Construction cost of the stadium and site
improvements was S6.8 million,
The stadium is primarily utilized for professional
baseball but is designed for additional events
including football, soccer and concerts. In addition
to team and spectator facilities, the stadium includes
private suites, a stadium club, team offices, and City
offices.
Structural features were included in the design and
subsequent construction of the stadium that will
readily allow for the addition of an upper seating
deck. This deck will increase the seating capacity
approximately fifty- to sixty- percent.
Durham Baseball Stadium
Durham, North Carolina
SPORTS FACILITIES
The i-1OK Sports Facilities Group was retained by
the Durham Bulls to prepare a design study for a
10,000 seat stadium in downtown Durham, North
Carolina.
The study includes site analysis of two different
sites, programming, schematic design, and
development of the construction budget in
association with a General Contractor.
The design intent was to integrate the stadium into
the site, and maintain some of the imagery and
neighborhood ballpark feeling of the old Durham
Athletic Park.
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Hoover Multi- Purpose Stadium
Hoover, Alabama
SPORTS FACILITIES
The HOK Sports Facilities Group, in collaboration
with Gresham, Smith and Partners of Birmingham,
has completed design work on this 9,500 seat
stadium, located in the community of Hoover,
Alabattta. The stadium is the new home for the AA
Birmingham Baron Baseball Club.
The site is situated in an undeveloped area which is
characterized by dense timber stands and rolling
topography.
The design intent was to integrate the stadium into
the site, and maintain, to as full an extent as possible,
the natural features of the site.
The Sports Facilities Group responsibilities included
programming, master planning, and all phases of
design of the facility. Gresham Smith & Partners
were local architects responsible for coordination,
construction documents, and construction
administradon. Harbert Corporation, a construction
management cotnpany, was retained by the City of -
Hoover to execute the construction of the stadium.
Construction of the stadium commenced in early
spring of 1987, allowing the facility to open for the
1988 baseball season.
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John O'Donnell Stadium HOK Sports Facilities Group has been retained by
Facility Master Plan &Improvements the City of Davenport, Iowa to prepare a
Davenport, Iowa comprehensive facility master plan for its historic
' stadium located on the banks of the ,Mississippi
River. John O'Donnell Stadium is home of the Quad
City Angels of the Midwest League.
The master plan included reviews of architectural,
structural, and mechanical aspects of the existing
' structure, along with study of playing field
improvements, graphics, team facilities, spectator
facilities, and aesthetics.
The final document provided a statement of the
existing facilities conditions, conceptual designs for
improvements, cost estimating, and suggestions for
' phasing work for future budgeting.
HOK is currently providing complete architectural
' services for remodel work as outlined in the master
plan. Construction work is scheduled for completion
in April of 1989.
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Geneva, Illinois
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As commissioned by the Kane County Forest
Preserve District, HOK Spons has completed design
and construction documents for a 3.000 seat Class A
baseball stadium. The stadium is to bc the new home
of a yet- to -be- announced Class A team.
The stadium site is located on Forest Preserve
property in Geneva and is one of the components of
a comprehensive recreational project.
Site work has been initiated on the project with rough
grading for the stadium completed in the Spring of
1988. it is anticipated by Forest Preserve officials
that the balance of stadium construction will bc
performed in the near future.
A primary objective in the development of the
stadium design invoived creating a facility which
could be easily expanded, both in terms of searing
and spectator amenities.
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New York Mers Baseball Club
Spring Training Facility
Sr. Lucie County, Florida
SPORTS FACILITIES
HOK Sports Facilities Group served as Consulting
Architect to the New York Mets for their new spring
training facility located in St. Lucie County, Honda
The project wac privately developed by the Thomas
White Development Company.
The training facility will consist of a 6,500 seat
stadium with additional bleacher seating for 700, rive
practice fields, and a training building.
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Boardwalk and Baseball
Spring Training Facility
Baseball City, Florida
SPORTS FACILITIES
The HOK Sports Facilities Group was selected as the
Architect by Boardwalk and Baseball, Inc., a
division of the HBJ Corporation, to design this
Major League spring hauling facility. The complex
is located in the Boardwalk and Baseball theme park
in Baseball City, Florida which is near Orlando.
The training facility consists of a 6,500 seat
exhibition stadium, a major league practice field with
2,300 seats, four minor league pracdce fields, and
eight enclosed batting tunnels. The major league
administrative offices, plus the home and visiting
clubhouses, are located In the stadium, while the
minor league administradve offices and locker
facilities are in a separate facility located near the
minor league practice fields.
The facility is the spring training site for the 1985
World Champion Kansas City Royals, as well as
home to their Florida State League team. This
complex is the first of its kind to combine a theme
park with major league baseball.
The facility was developed in conjunction with
Boardwalk and Baseball, a "Coney Island" type
theme park, with a strong emphasis on baseball,
including hands -on pitching and batting tunnels, a
baseball theatre, and the only satellite display
from the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
The project was phased to complete two of the
practice fields by April of 1987 when the park
opened, with the remainder of the facility open for
spring training 1988.
Ground breaking or the stadium was in July of
1987, with the fast game played February 7, 1988
on nadonal television. The Royals opened their
spring season against the Houston Astros on March
4, 1988.
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Osceola County Spring Training Facility
Kissimmee, Florida
SPORTS FACILITIES
Osceola County Spring Training Facility, designed
for the Osceola Board of County Commissioners to
host the Houston Asuos Major League Baseball
Spring Training and Minor League operations,
includes a complex of four practice fields, an
exhibition stadium, and a clubhouse building.
Located on an 80•acre site in Osceola County
Florida, four full practice fields are arranged to
provide spring training and full squad games to occur
simultaneously with observation capabilities by
coaches and instructors from a central location.
The Stadium is designed to meet all aspects of a
major league baseball facility. The fully lighted
Stadium has a capacity of 5,200 spectators providing
bench and arm -chalr seating as a landscaped berm.
Facilities include concession stands, toilet rooms,
ticket booths, a press box with a capacity of 20
working press, 4 radio and television booths. and 2
V.I.P. luxury suites. A steel canopy partially covers
the seating area to provide a greater degree of
spectator comfort. When not being used by the
major league team, the Stadium will be the home
fleld for the Osceola Astros of the Florida State
League.
The 21,000 square foot clubhouse includes team
lockers and showers for up to 240 players and
coaches, weight training, stretching and equipment
storage rooms. A second level provides the Astros
with administrative offices at a central location and
provides an observation deck for the entire complex.
This facility doubles as a recreadonal and community
service center for the County of Osceola, providing 5
lighted baseball diamonds and a clubhouse providing
flexible meeting and dining spaces for up to 500
people.
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St, Petersburg, Florida
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HOK Sports Facilities Group was retained for the
renovation of and improvements to the Payson Field
Complex in St. Petersburg, Florida. This complex is
the new winter home of the St. Louis Cardinals
Basoball Club, beginning in the Spring of 1988.
HOK provided complete architectural services for the
project.
Ed Smith Spons Complex
Spring Training Facility for the
Chicago White Sox
Chicago, Illinois
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HOK Sports Facilities Group was selected as the
Architect by the City of Sarasota, to design a Major
League spring training complex.
The trainin8 facility consists of a 7,500 seat
exhibition stadium, four minor league practice fields,
and eight enclosed batting tunnels. The major league
administrative offices, plus the home and visiting
clubhouses ars located in the stadium, while the
minor league administrative offices and locker
facilities are in a separate facility located near the
minor league pracaee fields.
Sports Facilities Group responsibilities included
d esiggn though connstmcdon administration. In of
addition, HOK's services included improvements to
Payne Park in Sarasota, which consisted of the
construction of softball fields and renovation of the
existing clubhouse building to a multi- purpose
recreation facility.
Construction of the stadium commenced in early
Summer of 1988, allowing the facility to open for the
1989 spring training season.
Angels Stadium
Palm Springs, California
SPORTS FACILITIES
The HOK Sports Facilities Group has been retained
by the City of Palm Springs to prepare a master plan
to analyze the benefits of a newly constructed
stadium versus renovation of the existing Angel's
Stadium. The City of Palm Springs, in collaboration
with the California Angels, developed a program of
requirements for this comparison,
The current Angel's Stadium is the spring training
home to the California Angels and is the permanent
home of the Class A Palm Springs Angels.
The master plan will include conceptual design and
construction budgets for this analysis.
Qualifications in Public Assembly Facility and
Commercial Real Estate Analysis
Ronald Barton's background includes ten years of experience in
the public and private sector as an economist and planner. His
knowledge of public policy issues, economic and development
planning, local government capital facilities and fiscal plan-
ning, and research methods provide a basis for Mr. Barton's
expertise in assessing market support, evaluating financial
performance, and establishing development program guidelines for
both public and private real estate development.
Mr. Barton's capabilities include:
o Analysis of market support
o Analysis of project feasibility and financial perfor-
mance
o Economic /fiscal impact analysis related to various
special events, sports teams, sports facilities and
private real estate developments
o Project concept development and site analysis
o Public /private financing plans
o Computer analysis and modeling for research applica-
tions including economic /fiscal impact models, statis-
tical forecasting and financial analysis models
Mr. Barton has served as the primary consultant or as project
manager for the following clients:
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY FACILITIES
Stadiums
RONALD D. BARTON
Project: RFK Stadium Renovation /New Stadium Options
Scope: Financial analysis for professional (NFL /MLB) sports
teams and feasibility evaluation of a renovated RFK or
new stadium option.
Client: Washington, D.C. Armory Board
Project: Rome (Italy) World Cup Stadium
Scope: Market and financial feasibility for a mixed -use sports
complex and commercial development.
Client: Impresa Giglio /HOK
Project: Cleveland Domed Stadium
Scope: Market demand, financial projections and operating plan
Client: Cleveland State University
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Public Assembly Facility and
Commercial Real Estate Experience
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Project: New York State Sportsplex
Scope: Evaluation of operations of stadiums, arenas and
racetracks in New York City metro area
Client: The Sportsplex Corporation
Project: Atlanta Stadium - Georgia Dome
Scope: Evaluation of multiple stadium options based upon
financial and economic analysis.
Client: State of Georgia
Project: Chicago White Sox Stadium
Scope: Economic impact of major league baseball on a atten-
dance assessments, stadium feasibility for suburban
Chicago location.
Client: Chicago White Sox
Project: Aurora (Denver) Stadium
Scope: Consulting with Aurora city officials regarding domed
stadium development strategies
Client: City of Aurora
Project: Tampa Bay Baseball Stadium
Scope: Market and financial analysis of major league baseball
stadium with substantial non - baseball events usage
Client: Tampa Baseball Group
Project: San Francisco - Giants Stadium
Scope: Strategic planning for facility development including
attendance assessments and team valuation.
Client: Mayor's Domed Stadium Task Force
Project: St. Louis Stadium
Scope: Market and financial analysis for a multi - purpose domed
stadium.
Client: City of St. Louis
Project: Citrus Bowl Expansion /Future Stadium Options
Scope: Economic impact and financial analysis for expanded
Citrus Bowl and future stadium options. Financing plan
for expanded Citrus Bowl.
Client: City of Orlando
Project: Dallas Stadium
Scope: Economic impact of a proposed new Texas Rangers
Stadium.
Client: City of Dallas
Project: Fort Myers Spring Training Facility
Scope: Market, financial, economic impact analysis and financ-
ing alternatives for a training complex on property
donated by a private developer.
Client: Surges Properties
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Ronald D. Barton
Public Assembly Facility and
Commercial Real Estate Experience
Project: Plant City /Cincinnati Reds Spring Training Complex
Scope: Feasibility, economic impact and lease analysis.
Client: Cincinnati Reds
Project: Citrus County Spring Training Complex
Scope: Project concept development and feasibility analysis.
Client: Citrus County Baseball Commission
Project: Brevard Spring Training Complex
Scope: Feasibility, economic impact and financing strategies.
Client: Baseball for Brevard
Project: Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training Complex
Scope: Financial analysis and syndication package.
Client: Milwaukee Brewers
Arenas
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Project: Proposed New Boston Garden
Scope: Preparation of utilization and projections of financial
operations for a proposed arena to replace the existing
Boston Garden
Client: Boston Garden
Project: Shelby County Arena (Memphis)
Scope: Site, market, operational, financial and funding
analyses for a proposed multi - purpose arena in Memphis,
Shelby County, Tennessee
Client: Shelby County
Project: Raleigh Major Events Center
Scope: Market and financial analysis, site selection and
financing strategies for a new multi - purpose arena in
Raleigh, North Carolina
Client: Major Events Committee
Project: MECCA Arena (Milwaukee)
Scope: Building recommendations, financial projections, and
capital funding analysis for new or expanded MECCA
Arena
Client: Milwaukee Exposition and Convention Center and Arena
Project: Bradley Center (Milwaukee)
Scope: Market analysis and financial operating projections for
proposed arena, evaluation of potential impact of
Bradley Center on the market support and financial
performance of the existing MECCA
Client: City of Milwaukee
Project: Quad Cities Thunder Arena (Davenport, Iowa)
Scope: Feasibility and development consulting.
Client: Quad Cities Thunder CBA
Ronald D. Barton
Public Assembly Facility and
Commercial Real Estate Experience
Project: DuPage Arena (Chicago)
Scope: Market and financial analysis.
Client: Chicago White Sox /DuPage County
Project: Westdome Arena (Anaheim)
Scope: Economic and fiscal impact analysis.
Client: City of Anaheim
Project:
Scope:
Client:
St. Louis Arena
Market analysis and financial analysis.
City of St. Louis
Project: Southwest Missouri State Arena (Springfield)
Scope: Market, financial analysis and strategic planning.
Client: Southwest Missouri State University
Project: Timberwolves Arena (Minneapolis)
Scope: Financial analysis.
Client: State of Minnesota
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Project: University of Virginia Arena
Scope: Preliminary development analysis and athletic master
plan.
Client: University of Virginia
Convention Centers /Civic Centers
Project: Jacksonville Convention Center
Scope: Market and financial analysis for meeting, conference
and exhibit building and site evaluation
Client: Jacksonville Downtown Development Authority
Project: St. Petersburg Beach Convention Center
Scope: Market and financial feasibility analysis
Client: City of St. Petersburg
Project: Georgia World Congress Center
Scope: Market analysis for the support of the expansion of the
Georgia World Congress Center
Client: Georgia World Congress Center
Project: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Scope: Economic and fiscal impact of a convention class hotel.
Client: Marriott Mountain View
Project: Washington State Convention and Trade Center
Scope: Building program and marketing operations review
Client: State of Washington
Ronald D. Barton
Public Assembly Facility and
Commercial Real Estate Experience
Project: San Juan Convention Center
Scope: Operations and marketing study.
Client: San Juan Convention & Visitors Bureau
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROJECTS
Project: Saint Sebastian (PUD)
Scope: Residential analysis and development potential
Client: Sebastian Group, Ltd./ Charles Burkett & Associates
Project: Proposed Shopping Center, Venice, Florida
Scope: Commercial development analysis
Client: Gulfstream Land & Development Corporation
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Project: Memphis -Cook County Convention Center
Scope: Operations analysis and expansion study.
Client: City of Memphis /Shelby County
Project: Madison Convention Center
Scope: Market analysis and project concept refinement.
Client: City of Madison
Project: Richmond Centre
Scope: Profile of select comparable convention centers includ-
ing competitive market position, utilization levels and
financial performance
Client: Metropolitan Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau
Project: Raleigh Civic Center
Scope: Strategic and capital facilities planning regarding
existing, expanded or new public assembly facilities
including auditorium, arena and convocation center.
Client: City of Raleigh
Project: Concord Civic Center
Scope: Market, site and financial analysis for a multi - purpose
facility.
Client: New Hampshire Civic Center Commission
Project: Athens Civic Center
Scope: Market, site and financial analysis and funding
assessment for a multi - purpose civic center.
Client: Classic City Civic Center Commission
Project: Jefferson City Civic Center
Scope: Market, program recommendations and financial analysis.
Client: City of Jefferson City
Project: Gateway Centre
Scope: Economic impact analysis and community development
district application
Client: Nord Resources
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Public Assembly Facility and
Commercial Real Estate Experience
Project: Proposed Office Building
Scope: Market and financial analysis
Client: Glendale Federal
Project: DuPont Centre
Scope: Market analysis and DRI application
Client: Carnegie Properties
Project:
Scope:
Client:
Commercial Property Evaluation
Market and site evaluation for commercial development
National Development Communities, Inc.
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Project: Development Planning, St. Augustine Property
Scope: Residential (second home) market evaluation
Client: First Sun Development Corporation /Wallace, Roberts &
Todd
Project: Development Evaluation for a Golf /Residential Community
Scope: Residential and golf course market analysis
Client: Craft Farms
Project:
Scope:
Client:
Project: Orange Villa Project
Scope: Evaluation of development alternatives for existing
housing project
Client: Orlando Housing Authority
Project: Heathrow Business Center
Scope: Market analysis and DRI application
Client: Heathrow /Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan
Project:
Scope:
Client:
Project:
Scope:
Client:
Lakepointe DRI
Market analysis and DRI review
City of Maitland
Cocoa Marina
Marina market analysis
Cocoa Redevelopment Agency
Project: Ponce Inlet Marina
Scope: Marina market and financial analysis
Client: Volusia County
Pascagoula Marina
Marina market and financial analysis
City of Pascagoula
Project: Halifax Harbour Marina
Scope: Marina market and financial analysis
Client: City of Daytona Beach
Ronald D. Barton
Public Assembly Facility and
Commercial Real Estate Experience
Project: CBD Retail Analysis
Scope: Retail survey
Client: Orlando Downtown Development Board
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Mr. Barton's involvement in various professional organizations
includes membership, committee participation and /or speeches to
IAAM, Stadium Managers, local sports committees including Hall of
Fame Bowl Committee, American Real Estate and Urban Economics
Association and the American Planning Association.
Mr. Barton received a Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate and Urban
Economics from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida,.
and his MBA with emphasis in Economics from the University of
North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. Before joining Laventhol
& Horwath, he served as Economic Planner with the City Planning
Department of Jacksonville, Florida, and at the East Central
Regional Planning Council in Orlando, Florida, as Economist and
Chief of Research.
PAUL E. LAMBERT
Qualifications in Sports and
Public Assembly Facility Analysis
Mr. Lambert's background includes a variety of public assembly
facility projects. His professional experience includes
assignments in the fields of market, economic impact and
financial analysis for a diverse group of public and private
clients.
His areas of expertise include the following:
o Analysis of market support, economic impact and
financial operating performance for motor speedways,
arenas, stadiums and convention centers;
o Analysis of project feasibility and financing for
sports facilities;
o Computer analysis for research applications including
economic /fiscal impact and financial analysis;
o Site analysis for public assembly and sports
facilities;
o Analysis of financial operating performance of
universities' athletic departments; and
o Business and operations management experience at a
major multi - purpose stadium.
Research projects with which Mr. Lambert has been actively
involved include:
o Market analysis, site analysis, prospective financial
performance and economic impact analysis for proposed
motor speedways in Valdosta, Georgia and Atlantic City,
New Jersey;
o Feasibility analysis for a new football stadium in
Washington, D.C. for the Redskins and the renovation of
RFK Stadium to attract a major league baseball
franchise;
o Market analysis, prospective financial performance and
economic impact analysis for a proposed baseball
stadium for the Atlanta Braves in Gwinnett County,
Georgia;
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o Market analysis, prospective financial performance,
economic impact analysis and financing methods for
proposed baseball stadiums in Ft. Myers, Florida;
Citrus County, Florida; and Plant City, Florida;
o Feasibility study for a proposed dome stadium in
Fargo, North Dakota;
o Site analysis, economic impact analysis and financing
methods for a new baseball stadium in Columbia, South
Carolina for the Columbia Mets;
o Feasibility study for the renovations of Downing
Stadium in New York, New York;
o Economic impact analysis for a proposed arena in
Chicago to be the home site for the Chicago Bulls and
Chicago Blackhawks;
o Market analysis for a proposed arena in Anaheim,
California;
o Economic impact analysis for the E1 Paso Diablos (a
minor league affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers) of the
Texas League;
o Lease analysis for the City of Cleveland with regard to
the Cleveland Browns and the Cleveland Indians' lease
agreements with the City for the use of Cleveland
Memorial Stadium;
o Lease analysis for the City of Dunedin, Florida and
the Toronto Blue Jays for the Blue Jays use of their
spring training facility in Dunedin;
o Feasibility analysis for the implementation of a
collegiate football program at the University of Tampa;
o Financial analysis of the National Collegiate Athletic
Association's Athletic programs;
o Market demand analysis, prospective financial
performance and economic impact analysis for proposed
Convention Centers in Broward County, Florida and
Providence, Rhode Island; and
o Strategic planning for a public assembly private
management firm.
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Mr. Lambert, while employed at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, was actively involved in various stadium management
functions which included: daily stadium operations, game day and
concert operations, crowd control, parking operations, event
promotions and advertising, stadium rental agreements with
professional sports organizations, contracts with food
concessionaires and novelty vendors, stadium financial reporting
and accounting control procedures, and computerized ticket
operations.
Mr. Lambert received a Bachelor's Degree in Business
Administration, specializing in accounting and math, from
Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and a Masters
Degree in Sports Administration, concentrating in business and
facility management, from Temple University in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. Mr. Lambert was previously employed as a
corporate accountant for six years with two Fortune 500
companies, responsible for financial reporting and control of
five manufacturing facilities throughout the United States.
Richard L. deFlon, AIA
Senior Vice President
HOK SPORTS FACILITIES GROUP
Education
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Architecture, 1976
Bachelor of Environmental Design, 1975
Registration
NCARB, Iowa, Maryland, Missouri. Tennessee,
Georgia, Texas, Illinois, Arizona, Kansas
Memberships
American Institute of Architects
Kansas City Chapter of the AIA
Missouri Council of Architects
Projects /Responsibilities
As a principal of HOK Sports Facilities Group, Mr. deFlon's responsibilities are diverse. He has been
involved in numerous sports facility projects as Principal in Charge, with responsibility for protect
management, contract negotiation, consultant coordination, in -house project team management, and overall
design review. Mr. deFlon brings his extensive experience in past projects to bear on all aspects of sports
facility design.
Project experience includes:
• Camden Yards Dual Stadium Spots Complex, Baltimore, Maryland
• Chicago White Sox Stadium, Chicago. Illinois
• Florida Suncoast Dome. St. Petersburg, Florida
• Adams Dorned Football Stadium Study, Atlanta, Georgia
• Florida Field Expansion, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium, South Bend, Indiana
• Comiskey Park Luxury Suite Addition, Chicago. Illinois
• Osceola County Spring Training Facility for the Houston Asir's, Kissimmee, Florida
• Hoover Stadium, Hoover, Alabama
• Boardwalk & Baseball Spring Training Facility for the Kansas City Royals, Haines City, Florida
• Sarasota Spring Training Facility for the Chicago White Sox, Sarasota, Florida
• Spring Training Facility for the New York Mats, Port St. Lucie, Florida, Architectural Consultant
• Truman Sports Complex/Jackson County Sports Authority, Capital Improvements Master Plan,
Kansas Clttyy, Missouri
• Memorial Stadium/Baltimote Orioles, Scoreboard Replacement, Baltimore, Maryland
• Arrowhead Stadium/Kansas City Chiefs, Scoreboard Replacement, Turf Replacement, Stadium
Modifications, Kansas City, Missouri
• Royals Stadium/Kansas City Royals, Turf Replacement, Kansas City, Missouri
• Los Angeles Rams Training, Facility, Anaheim, California
• University of Missouri, Faurot Field Turf Replacement, Stankowski Track, Columbia, Missouri
• John O'Donnell Stadium, Capital Improvements Master Plan and Subsequent Improvements,
Davenport, Iowa
• Florida Citrus Bowl Study, Orlando, Florida
Greer Stadium Capital Improvements Master Plan and Subsequent Improvements. Nashville
Sounds Baseball Club, Nashville, Tennessee
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• Kane County Stadium, Geneva, Illinois
• Baltimore Orioles Office Renovation, Memorial Stadium, Baltimore. Maryland
• Fan -Dome Prototype Design, Chicago White Sox, Chicago, Illinois
• Payson Field Renovation/City of St. Petersburg, (Spring Training Facility for the St. Louis
Cardinals), St. Petersburg, Florida
• St. Louis Stadium Study, St. Louts County, Missouri
• Michael Jackson Victory Tour, Various Sites, Anihiteetural Consultant
• Arrowhead Stadium Dome Study, Kansas City, Missouri
• Madison Musldes, Expert Wimess, Madison, Wisconsin
• Louisville Cardinals, Expert Witness, Louisville. Kentucky
• Garden State Intemadonal Raceway Study
• Heartland Park Raceway, Topeka, Kansas
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Education
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Environmental Design, 1980
Bachelor of Architecture, 1981
Registration
Kansas
Memberships
American Institute of Architects
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Mr. Santee is a Project Manager with the Sports Facilities Group. His responsibilities include design,
interior architecture, cost estimating, production of contract documents, project and construction
administration, feasibility studies, and master planning.
Currently, Mr. Santee is serving as Project Manager for Arco Pant Stadium, a new baseball stadium for
' the Sacramento Sports Association, Sacramento, California; and a new minor league stadium for the
Durham Bulls, in Durham, North Carolina. He also served in this capacity for Detroit Stadium Design
Study, Detroit, Michigan. This study involved the analysis of four design options for a new stadium for
1 the Detroit Tigers.
Recent project involvement by Mr. Santee includes design and t of a new 10,000 -seat baseball
stadium in Hoover, Alabama; design and management of a $2,00 renovadon of Greer Stadium for
the Nashville Sounds Baseball Club; design and management of a $3,000,000 renovation of John
O'Donnell Baseball Stadium for the City of Davenport, Iowa; and design and management of renovations
to Wrigley Field for the Chicago Cubs.
Mr. Santee also served as the project architect for the new Bradley Center Arena, an 18,500 -seat basketball
arena for the Milwaukee Bucks; the Denver Bronco's Penthouse Suites at Mile High Stadium in Denver,
and provided design and development of drawings for the Suite Addition to the Liberty Bowl in Memphis,
Tennessee.
Master planning ex ence has included the following baseball stadiums: John O'Donnell Stadium in
Davenport, Iowa; Greer Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee; Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois; Osceola County
Stadium, Kissimmee, Florida; Joe Engel Stadium, Chattanooga, Tennessee Lawrence Dumont Stadium,
Wichita, Kansas; Angels Stadium, Peim Springs, California; and 10,000 -sett baseball stadium for
Wyoming, Michigan.
YOUR PROJECT TEAM
HANDS -ON EXPERIENCE AND ANALYTICAL EXPERTISE
The variety of services provided by the Sports and Convention Facilities Consulting
Group is made possible by the diversity of talent within our senior consulting staff.
Backgrounds in public assembly facility development, management, finance, eco-
nomics, public administration and planning allow L &H staff to couple real -world
experience with sophisticated research and analysis techniques to provide incisive,
workable solutions and rapid turnaround. More than consultants, we work in alliance
with you and become involved in all aspects of your project. This personalized
approach is an L &H trademark.
David C. Petersen is the National Coordinator for L &H's Sports and Convention
Facilities Consulting Group. Mr. Petersen's background includes diversified experi-
ence in public finance, community development and real estate market analysis.
After conducting the market research and designing a financing plan for Lexington
Center in Lexington, Kentucky, Mr. Petersen served as Executive Director of the
corporation which developed, owns and operates the complex. He received national
recognition for his implementation of the development plan and subsequent financ-
ing and construction of the facility. His innovative financing techniques generated over
50 percent of funds for bond debt service from non - governmental sources.
SPORTS AND CONVENTION
FACILITIES CONSULTING
GROUP
INDUSTRY TRADITION WITH
PERSONALIZED ATTENTION
Since its inception in 1915,
Laventhol & Horwath has helped
thousands of public and private sec-
tor clients make important real estate
decisions. L &H has more than 50
offices throughout the United States
and, through its affiliation with Hor-
wath & Horwath International, is
represented in more than 70 coun-
tries. So when you put the Sports
and Convention Facilities Consulting
Group to work, you get our personalized attention backed by the resources of an
internationally recognized institution.
For more information about how we can support you in your public assembly
decisions, please contact David C. Petersen at Laventhol & Horwath, Ashley Tower,
Suite 1500, 100 South Ashley Drive, Tampa, Florida 33602; (813) 228 -7555.
Laventhol &Horwath
Certified Public Accountants
Ashley Tower, Suite 1500
100 South Ashley Drive, Tampa, Florida 33602
(813) 2287555.
Ct Public Accountants
LAVENTHOL & HORWATH
PROVIDING FOCUS TO YOUR BUILDING AND MANAGEMENT DECISIONS
What type and size of public assembly facility does your community need? How can
you estimate budget needs before the project is complete? Are you targeting users that
provide the most benefit to your community? How can you measure that benefit? Why are
you losing business to other communities?
In planning, funding, developing or
managing a successful public assembly
facility, answers to these questions are not
just good to have, they're vital. Laventhol &
Horwath's Sports and Convention Facilities
Consulting Group can help you answer
these questions.
In response to your growing need to
support public assembly development
decisions with objective and accurate
information, the Sports and Convention
Facilities Consulting Group emphasizes
planning and operations assistance for sta-
diums, arenas, convention centers and
convention and visitors bureaus. Our clients
include governments, special operating
authorities, universities, sports team owners
and private developers representing projects
that range in size from small community centers to large exhibition halls. Our experience,
knowledge and flexibility has also enabled us to analyze special segments of the public
assembly industry such as outdoor concert amphitheaters, parimutuel wagering facilities
and motor speedways.
PROVIDING SERVICE FROM CONCEPT THROUGH SUCCESSFUL OPERATION
As part of Laventhol & Horwath, one of the nation's largest real estate advisory and
accounting firms, our practice offers service before construction and during operation.
Because of our familiarity with the public assembly and real estate development process,
we can assist you every step of the way, from market feasibility to project implementation
and operation. And since we are part of a public accounting firm, our clients are assured
of a rigorous review process. Our analytical techniques and reports are subject to a review
that is comparable to the firm's tax and auditing services. This relationship also allows us
special insights into engagements involving bond offerings and other financing methods
under the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Our services are tailored to your specific needs and objectives and include:
• Analysis of market demand so that your project will be consistent with the number, type
and attendance of events most likely achievable at your facility.
• Estimates of financial performance so that realistic budget and funding
decisions can be made. Operating alternatives and their impact on your decisions can
be evaluated through computer models developed by L &H staff.
• Estimates of economic impact generated by your
project so decisions can be evaluated on the fiscal
and employment benefits to the community. In
addition, impact can be used to gain community
support and interest.
• Identification of capital financing strategies and
revenue sources for site acquisition, facility con-
struction or renovation.
• Evaluation of your project's potential site and
design to optimize marketability, access, and
utilization.
• Identification of strategies and key players in the
construction process so that your project is devel-
oped efficiently. This service can include help in
selection of architects, engineers and builders;
guidance in evaluating a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) proposal and the advan-
tages /disadvantages of the traditional bid process versus a fast -track design /build
approach; and management of the construction process.
• Facility management and operations review to help you ensure that your community
receives maximum economic benefits while minimizing reliance on tax dollars.
• Assessment of marketing position and identification of strategies to help your facility
or community reach its optimal potential. This analysis could include an evaluation of
your strengths and weaknesses so that marketing efforts can be targeted to issues
most likely to put you ahead of your competition.
• Master planning guidance
for mixed use projects or
redevelopment efforts. The
most profitable and marketa-
ble combinations of office,
retail, hotel and other project
components can be identified
so that private investment is
encouraged and marketability
is enhanced.
• Review and evaluation of con-
tracts such as tenant leases,
concession service contracts
and proposed management
or joint venture agreements
to help you receive the high-
est potential benefits while
minimizing contractual liabil-
ities, delays and operational
conflicts.
• Executive search to locate facility managers well versed in the most up -to -date
management, finance and operations methods, making your project a potential
industry leader instead of a follower.
• Valuation and property appraisal to help you correctly evaluate alternative courses of
action such as sale, refinancing and restructuring debt. Appraisals are conducted
by L&H professionals and supervised by qualified MAIs.
• Tax and auditing advice providing you the latest Tax Code changes and bottom -line
implications when planning, syndicating or structuring transactions for potential
public assembly projects.
INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT
BETTER INFORMATION FOR BE I I ER SERVICE
The key to providing such comprehensive services is having accurate and timely
information at our fingertips. We annually conduct a nationwide survey of all primary
convention centers offering 100,000 square feet or more of exhibit space for our
Exhibition Hall Industry Report. This report measures trends in occupancy, rental
rates, food and beverage spending, attendance and economic impact which enables
building managers to compare their facility's performance with similar sized facilities
in their region and throughout the United States.
Our staff actively participates in
and serves some of the industry's
most influential organizations, so that
we can keep our fingers on the pulse
of the public assembly industry. In
addition to presenting our Exhibition
Hall Industry Report at the annual
Convention Management Con-
ference, we have co- chaired the
Stadium Manager's Financial Stan-
dards Committee, conducted
convention income surveys for the
International Association of Conven-
tion and Visitors Bureaus (IACVB),
and provided panelists for profes-
sional conferences sponsored by
such groups as the International
Association of Auditorium Managers (IAAM) and International City Manager's Asso-
ciation (ICMA). The Sports and Convention Facilities Consulting Group is regularly
quoted and authors articles in such recognized industry periodicals as Facility Man-
ager, Amusement Business and Tradeshow Week.