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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(P1) Faddi_SETX Sports_Presentation to CoPA - Adams Park - July 15 2025S/SGT LUCIAN ADAMS PARK SPORTS COMPLEX MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL July 15, 2025 PRESENTATION TO PORT ATHUR CITY COUNSEL Submitted by: Faddi Aref Presented by: Cody Guidry SETXSC 3300 Jimmy Johson Blvd Suite 200 Port Arthur, TX 77642 409-718-0078 Introduction ▪On behalf of SETX Sports Complex (SETXSC), we propose a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to the City of Port Arthur in order to fulfill the Master Plan for the Sargent Lucian Adams Sports Complex ▪Short-term lease requested for the two existing practice fields at Lucian Adams Park to bring in near-term revenue with limited investment while a longer-term agreement is reached ▪Long-term goal: Enter into a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for a multi-sport athletic complex – in support of the Lucian Adams Master Plan ▪Commitment: Immediate improvements to restore and enhance fields at no cost to the City with immediate utilization of 20+ baseball and softball teams per week. GOAL: ▪Restore underutilized fields. ▪Enhance recreational opportunities for youth of our community. ▪Drive economic growth in the City of Port Arthur. Previously approved Master Plan for Adams Park Current Conditions of Fields ▪Infields are unplayable and some of these fields are unsafe for play ▪No defined basepaths, home plate circle, or pitcher’s mounds. ▪Fencing and lighting require repairs Proposed Immediate Improvements to Fields 1 & 2 Improvements to allow local tournaments and practices: ▪Grading and leveling both fields ▪Importing appropriate infield mix (dirt) ▪Repairing and enhancing field lighting ▪Installing new pitcher’s mounds and creating bullpen areas ▪Repairing fencing and entry gates ▪Maintaining the grounds during the lease period Timeline: 3-4 months Immediate Economic Benefits to the City of Port Arthur ▪Immediate used of fields for tournaments and practice starting October 2025 ▪Weekend tournaments on Fields 1 & 2 with over 2,000 visitors from Texas and out-of-state cities ▪Jumps to 100,000+ with full build-out of all fields in Master Plan ▪Increased traffic to local restaurants and shopping centers ▪Generating additional sales and hotel tax revenues Additional Immediate Benefits ▪Keep local tax payers dollars at improving primary infrastructure (streets, lights, etc.) ▪Connections with Athletes Sports Association local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which has 200+ kids playing within its organization ▪Marketing and Utilization: ASA is actively involved and connected with local and national baseball tournaments and will help jump- start usage for these purposes Long-term Vision: Building to the Master Plan ▪$30-50 million dollar development aligned with the “S/SGT Lucian Adams Park Master Plan” via a PPP between SETXSC and City of Port Arthur Plan includes: ▪Turf fields ▪Indoor facilities with courts designed for various sports such as volleyball, basketball, pickleball, and other indoor activities ▪Muti-use fields, soccer, football , and cricket ▪After short-term lease is in place, begin planning and negotiation of PPP to fulfill the Master Plan Thank You In closing, this partnership: ▪provides an actionable opportunity to fulfill the Master Plan ▪revitalizes an underutilized public asset ▪expands recreational opportunities for our youth ▪attracts visitors who generate economic growth for Port Arthur ▪keeps the taxpayer’s dollars focused on more immediate infrastructure needs Thank you for your consideration. We welcome the opportunity to work with the City of Port Arthur to make this dream a reality!