PARKS AND RECREATION FUND PROJECTS

Capital Project: Robotic Field Painter

Description

This budget item is for the purchase of an automated GPS athletic field painting robot for painting soccer, football, baseball, and lacrosse fields.

PURPOSE/DISCUSSION

During the athletic field season, Parks staff averages 25 hours a week painting, using up to 30 gallons of paint. The purchase of an automated field painter will reduce the labor and amount of paint needed to stripe the fields, while improving the quality of field striping.

Project Budget

Funding Sources

Parks and Recreation Fund Revenue

Impact On Operating Costs

Over a five-year period, the estimated cost of manual field painting is approximately $22,520, with most of the cost being in labor hours. The robotic painter will save $10,000 in personnel costs over this time and free up 300 hours for other tasks.

Impact On Other Departments

The Fleet Division will see a reduction in maintenance on our painters, as the robotic painter comes with a service agreement and backup unit provided by the manufacturer.

Town Strategic Goals Achieved

Innovate with Collaborative Governance

Quality sports fields are an integral part of an overall park system and encourage a healthy lifestyle for the residents of Parker.

Promote a Safe and Healthy Community

Quality sports fields are an integral part of an overall park system and encourage a healthy lifestyle for the residents of Parker.