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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR10-Parks and Recreation I- _ - 'ctrY OF SAN BEANAA~O - REQU~T FOA COUNc6~ON !:om: Annie F. Ramos, Director ftEC'D.-1DMIN. 1ftf/!ICt: o::-r Parks, Rec. & COIIIII. Ser. Del!llS m II AM 8 38 September 27, 1985 CDBG Funding for ballfield lighting at Richardson field ~tJt: Dste: Synopsis of Previous Council ection: NONE Recommen'.led motion: That $38,000 from COlllllunity Development Block Grant Fund contingencies be approved ~ for the repair of ballfield lighting on Richardson Field. '- . Contact person: John Kramer Supporting data attached: yes FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $38,000 Phone: 383-5031 Ward: 3rd Source: CDBG Finance: ncil Notes: '- 75-0262 Agenda Item No.PI 0 J - CI~ OF SAN BERNARD~O - REQUQT FOR COUNCIL AC-tlON ,...--J,....... ''"- ~'"' I '- - '- 15-0264 STAFF REPORT The light poles on Richardson Field have deteriorated to the point that they are no longer safe for servicing. Additionally, the existing fixtures are incandescent flood lamps and are extremely inefficient. The Parks. Recreation and Community Services Department proposed $38,000 for renovation of the ballfield lights both in its 1985-86 CDBG funding submittal and its 1985-86 budget. This project did not receive endorsement from the CDBG citizens advisory committee and consequently was not appropriated any funds. During the budget review process on June 25 the council considered funding of this project through General Funds. After discussion with the staff and city administrator, the council response at that time was that CDBG Funding was "more appropriate". No specific directions were given, however, and staff is still of the understanding that council intended to fund this project. Under its present conditions, the field is not usable after dark. Consequently, the facility is no longer used by the department for its regularly scheduled youth and adult programs. The unavailablility of this facility under lights impedes the department from adequately servicing all of the sports interest in the community.