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Regular Agenda Item 4. J.
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| Regular BOS Meeting |
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| Information |
| Request/Subject |
| Approve an architectural and design concept for the Gila County Go Kart Track. |
| Background Information |
| Gila County is currently working on improving the overall experience at the Fairgrounds, with a particular focus on enhancing facilities for the community. One area the Facilities and Land Management Department is looking to improve is the Gila County Go Kart Track, which is situated at the western end of the fairgrounds. The aim is to make the track safe, expanded, accessible, and usable for everyone to enjoy. |
| Evaluation |
| Joseph Dickison, Facilities and Land Management Department Director will be presenting the proposed design concept for the Gila County Go Kart Track in partnership with the Gila Monster Racing Committee, a 501 (C) (3) organization. Over the years, there have been several raceways throughout the region that have shut down due to the urbanization of what used to be rural locations for outdoor events such as raceways. The proposal involves investing in the racing program to expand the track while simultaneously establishing safety barriers, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) restrooms, announcers, concession booths, and lighting, as well as improving and expanding the parking to accommodate the sport and the addition of mid-size race cars. This expansion will create a racing hub for the region and provide local racers with a safe location to race, eliminating the need to travel each weekend. The plan also includes attracting racers from out of town, and with the ideal climate for nearly year-round racing, it's the perfect opportunity to establish a new racing destination. Currently, the closest similar racetrack catering to mid-size cars and Karts is the Adobe Mountain Speedway in Peoria. |
| Conclusion |
| Joseph Dickison, Facilities and Land Management Department Director has partnered with Gila Monster Go-Karts to re-establish a non-profit racetrack at the Gila County Fairgrounds. The track is made possible through the use of land provided by Gila County and countless volunteer hours from board members, community sponsors, racers, and their families. As the sport of racing continues to grow and evolve, there are now more opportunities for both youth and adults to race in alternative Race Karts and Car classes. However, the current track is limited by size, which restricts the number of classes that can be accommodated. Therefore, there is a plan to expand the facility to offer more classes, which will benefit the community by increasing demand for the Fairgrounds RV Park and generate additional revenue for local businesses, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and others. |
| Recommendation |
| Joseph Dickison and his team recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve an architectural and design concept for the Gila County Go Kart Track, which will cost $49,146.57. The proposed new design is modern, reliable, and comes equipped with advanced safety features, which will significantly enhance the safety, comfort, and efficiency of the facility. |
| Suggested Motion |
| Information/Discussion/Action to approve an architectural and design concept for the Gila County Go Kart Track. (Joseph Dickison) |
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