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Ninth Grade Academy Ball Field

The Ninth Grade Academy ball field is heavily used by children from both Lincoln County and the City of Fayetteville, due to its central location.

Its utility to the city and county communities has resulted in considerable wear-and-tear on the facility, both cosmetically and physically. In addition, there are a number of upgrades to the original facility that can be made which would increase its safety, its usefulness to the community, and the lifespan of its components.

The Leadership Lincoln Class of 2006-2007 proposes to undertake a tiered approach to improvements to the field during the period between now and May 31, 2007.

Leadership Lincoln 2006-2007 will raise funds and accept material and labor donations from the community for any phase of work undertaken. Such fund-raising will be crucial to the class’ ability to undertake each phase of the project, to the timing of each phase, and to whether or not all phases have been undertaken by the conclusion of the project in May 2007.

PROJECT 1 – Leadership Lincoln Class of 2006-2007 Press Box. Repair and upgrade the press box facility to add to its appearance, usefulness and longevity.

  1. Install windows in the four large openings. This will prevent water from entering the press box and rotting it.
  2. Insulate the walls and install an appropriate wall covering.
  3. Insulate the floor in one of two manners: either by batt insulation installed from beneath and covered, or by foamboard insulation installed on top of the existing floor and covered with a new floor surface.
  4. Install adequate lighting (fluorescent) and wiring.
  5. Seal the entrance door.
  6. Install a heating/air conditioning unit.

PROJECT 2 – Repair and paint the outfield fencing and associated equipment.

  1. Re-stretch and repair areas of the fence that are sagging and/or have the supports missing, bent or moved.
  2. Paint the entire fence with a suitable aluminized coating for metal to prevent weathering and rust and improve overall appearance.

PROJECT 3 – Repair and upgrade the bleacher area.

  1. Upgrade the concrete bleacher footing area with leveled and compacted gravel fill between the protruding footings, to increase safety and better prepare them to accept future bleachers.
  2. Purchase and install four sets of bleachers on the footings.