Big Bend Little League offers to donate batting cage; council asks for formal proposal
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Summary
A community group proposed donating a batting cage and phased field improvements at Coconut Little League; council members supported the idea and asked for a formal proposal so staff can place it on the January agenda for approval because donations over $10,000 require council authorization.
Representatives of the Big Bend Little League Association told the Alpine City Council Dec. 2 they plan to donate a batting cage and related field improvements to the Coconut Little League baseball field, and asked for city collaboration on design and permitting.
Doug McIntyre, speaking for the league, said the donation would improve safety (repairing fence gaps that allow balls to exit the field) and provide practice infrastructure to grow youth participation. He estimated the donation value would exceed $10,000 and said the work would be phased and funded by multiple donors.
City staff told council that the city’s donation policy requires council approval for gifts above $10,000 and invited Mr. McIntyre to submit a formal written proposal for the January agenda. Council members, including parks and recreation leadership, expressed support for community collaboration on improving the fields but emphasized the need for proper inspection and permitting.
If the council approves a formal acceptance in a future meeting, staff said the city would coordinate inspections, possible fee waivers for community donors and a phased construction schedule with appropriate oversight.
