Option 1: Do Nothing.
Cost: Currently $0 additional dollars, but approximately $300K – $500 K very soon.
With option one, Greenville would continue to play football at black field, exactly how it has done for generations. Saying “do nothing” is ultimately not an option, because of code requirements that will need to be either added, or changed. some of these things are lights for the playing field, handicapped parking spaces, visitor stairs, and field level access. The current lights need to have shatter proof lenses, and need to be moved back to be able to cover the whole field, which they currently do not do adequately. Designated handicapped parking spaces need to be paved near the entrance of Black Field. The visitor’s stairway from bathroom level to field level is not up to date and would have to be changed to a cement ramp. Field Level access would have to be updated for paramedics to come to the field in case of an emergency. Pavement would have to be set to the edge of the fence. All of these improvements would cost upwards of $300K-$500K, showing that truly doing nothing is impossible; essential improvements need to be made.
The problems still remain that there are parking limitations for fans, players and band members need to be taken to the field for every game by bus. The bathrooms, concessions, and locker rooms would remain the same as they are now. There is also concern for spectator safety in case of a weather emergency (lightning strike, tornado, etc.) since there is no large building around for people to go to. Also, public perception would be that Black Field will continue to have poor facilities.
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