Baseball Complex Construction Project

Project Charter

Community Baseball & Softball Complex

Table of Contents

Project Purpose……………………………………………………………………………………………..1

Project Description………………………………………………………………………………………….1

Project Objectives………………………………………………………………………………………......1

Project Success Criteria…………………………………………………………………………………….1

Project Constraints…………………………………………………………………………….……………1

Project Assumptions…………………………………………..……………………………………………2

Preliminary Scope……………………………………………………………………………………….….2

Project Risks………………………………………………………………………………………………..2

Project Deliverables……………………………………………………………………..………………….2

High Level Schedule…………………………………………………………………….………………….3

Project Budget………………………………………………………………………………………………3

Project Approval Requirements…………………………………………………………………………….3

Project Manager………………………………………………………………………………………….....3

Project Authorization Details……………………………………………………...……………..…………3

Project Purpose

The purpose of this project is to design a baseball complex for use by local youth baseball and softball teams during spring and summer months as well as for use by traveling teams during fall and winter months. A new complex is needed as the local youth leagues have expanded over recent years and also because the current fields have deteriorated and need to be upgraded.

Project Description

This project is the construction of a community baseball complex for a small city of approximately 30,000 people. Upon completion the complex will consist of six fields, two small batting cage areas, two small recreational areas, and a walking trail. The complex will be the home for 40 Little League baseball and softball teams ranging from T-ball (5 and 6 years old) to Fast Pitch baseball and softball (12-14 years old). The complex will also hope to attract traveling tournament teams during the spring and fall months. The project activities include

Project Objectives

The objective for this project is to provide the City of Ennis with a modern baseball field complex which provides a fun and safe family environment.

Project Success Criteria

This project will be considered successful if it is completed within the stated budget limitations and is ready for community use by May 1, 2017

Project Constraints

-Funding delayed or not approved by city council

-Permits delayed or not approved by city

-Weather conditions

-Inability to obtain utilities

Preliminary Scope

This project only includes the construction of the six field complex which includes six youth league baseball fields, seating, two batting cages, two recreational areas, walking trail, seating, restrooms, concession stands, and parking lot.

Project Risks

Project Deliverables

1. Obtaining approval from the city

2. Obtaining funding for the project

3. Purchasing land for the complex

4. Clearing the land

5. Obtaining all necessary permits from the city

6. Constructing the playing fields

7. Constructing the seating areas

8. Constructing the batting cage areas

9. Constructing the concession and restroom areas

10. Constructing the recreational areas

11. Constructing the walking trail

12. Constructing the parking lot

13. Setting up all necessary lighting for the complex

14. Obtaining utilities

High Level Schedule

-Project begins November 2, 2015

-Funding approved by November 3, 2015 at City Council meeting

-Land purchased by November 20, 2015

-All necessary permits obtained by December 18, 2015

-Land clearing begins January 4, 2016 and ends January 8, 2016

-Playing field and seating area construction begins January 25, 2016 and ends on September 30, 2016

-Concession and restroom construction begins on October 3, 2016 and ends on December 16, 2016

-Batting cage construction begins on January 4, 2017 and ends on January 20, 2017

-Recreational area construction begins on January 23, 2017 and ends on March 3, 2017

-Parking lot construction begins on March 6, 2017 and ends on March 31, 2017

-Setting up all lighting begins on April 3, 2017 and ends on April 21, 2017

-Utilities will be obtained on April 24, 2017

-Walking trail construction begins on April 24, 2017 and ends on April 29, 2017

Project Budget

The budget for this project is $2,500.000.00

Project Approval Requirements

Changes to project must come from the Ennis City Council and must be approved by the project manager

Project Manager

The project Manager in charge of this project is xxxxxxxx