The Pensacola City Council will also consider how to pay for the required improvements to the Blue Wahoos Stadium. The team has offered to handle the work and the city will reimburse them for the expenditures.
Capital Expenses for Updated MLB Standards
1. Bullpens Moved to left field $270,000
2. Internet & Phones for MLB standards $12,500
3. Surveillance Equipment for a command post MLB required $10,000
4. Batting Cage MLB required 2 $50,000
5. Additional training tables $1,000
6. Artificial Field $1,053,000
7. Irrigation for Field $4,000
8. Lights $515,000
9. (2) Dishwasher (other appliances on site) $1,000
Subtotal Estimated Cost of Items need for MLB Standards $1,916,500
Other Upkeep & Age related Repairs
10. HWC Chair Replacement (64) $25,600
11. Interior Painting $15,000
12. Regions Seating repair (73) $7,500
13. Flooring in Winn Dixie Deck $7,000
14. Water Accessing Electrical Outlets $1,000
15. Elevator Servicing (pre-season checkup) $1,000
16. Painting HWC Poles (not covered by insurance) $1,200
Subtotal Estimated Cost of Stadium Upkeep and Agree Related Repairs $58,800
Total of Estimated Cost of Required Capital Improvements $1,975,300