Title
Request for Decision Parkland Pickleheads, Pickleball Club (PPPC)
Proposed Motion
That Council approve Parkland Pickleheads Pickleball Club (PPPC) funding request for facility development in the amount of $300,000.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration does not support the proposed motion.
Purpose
To provide Council with funding recommendations for consideration as directed by council on November 12, 2024.
Summary
The presentation provided by the PPPC on November 12th, 2024 gave background on the sport, the Club, its membership, and facility plans including concept, design and costing.
The Club has partnered with Stony Plain Land Inc. to assess land, located in Stony Plain North Park, to construct a new outdoor facility that will include:
- 28 courts
- Parking
- Indoor washroom facilities
- Concession and player gathering area
Courts are open to the public - however, they are required to pay drop-in fee or join as a member (full member $85, drop in fee $5 per player per hour).
As this project falls outside the current financial budget cycle and requires further criteria review to ensure financial viability and that the programming need aligns to Parkland County’s capital investment, it is recommended that Council decline the funding request currently.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Complete Communities: To create a sense of belonging and well-being by enriching our communities with relevant amenities.
Financial Impact:
Cost of Project is $300,000.00
Source of Funding: Recreation Restricted Surplus