Fayette County, U.S. Soccer Federation agree to McCurry Park South upgrades with federal-level support
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Summary
The board approved an MOU allowing the U.S. Soccer Federation to help upgrade five fields at McCurry Park South, with up to $367,000 for field work, up to $100,000 for facilities upgrades and up to $50,000 for equipment; officials said youth programs will not be displaced.
Fayette County on July 25 approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) to enhance five soccer fields at McCurry Park South for shared use by USSF training camps and the county.
County Administrator Steve Rapson told the board the USSF would provide up to $367,000 to cover field-enhancement work on the five south fields; up to $100,000 to upgrade concession and restroom facilities and to build a new storage building; and a donation of up to $50,000 for sports equipment. Rapson described the MOU as an extension of an existing partnership with the USSF.
Commissioner Charles W. Oddo emphasized the memorandum would not interfere with current youth soccer programs and said the upgrades would benefit local soccer play going forward. Vice Chairman Edward Gibbons moved to approve the MOU; Commissioner Oddo seconded and the motion passed 3-0 (Commissioners Eric Maxwell and Charles Rousseau absent).
The MOU authorizes shared use for USSF team camps and identifies funding commitments by the USSF; the county did not specify construction schedule or exact scope details beyond the funding caps provided in the presentation.