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Parks, Recreation and Community Services
REQU~T FOR COUNCIL AC~N
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Subject: APPROVAL OF $7,700 FRm1 PARK EXTENSION
FUNDS FOR INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC
IRRIGATION SYSTEM ON THE PARKWAY ON
THE 600 AND 700 BLOCKS OF 21ST.STREET
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From:
Annie F. Ramos, Director
Date:
October 29, 1987
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
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Recommen<:led motion:
That $7,700 from Park Extension Funds be approved for the installation of an auto-
matic irrigation system in the parkway on the 600 and 700 blocks of 21st Street
be approved.
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Signatu re
Contact person:
Jim Parker
Phone:
5130
Supporting data attached: Staff R~Jl.Qrt
Ward:
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FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: $7.700
Source: Park Extension Funds-to be
divided equally between 2nd \~ard and the city wide Finance:
-----Tr-r'igatlOn repalr account. ($3,850 each)
Council Notes:
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75-0262
Agenda Item No.
5.
. CI'I(: OF SAN BERNARDIM - REQUE~T FOR COUNCIL AC"''ON
STAFF REPORT
APPROVAL OF $7,700 FROM PARK EXTENSION
FUNDS FOR INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC
IRRIGATION SYSTEM ON THE PARKWAY ON
THE 600 AND 700 BLOCKS OF 21ST STREET
October 29, 1987
Page 2
The parkway in the 600 and 700 blocks of 21st Street is considerably wider than the
normal City parkway and is unique in that there is a City Water Department well sit-
uated within it. The parkway ranges from 30 to 45 feet in width. The well was left
intact when the development of 21st Street and the adjacent tract was completed
a round 1954.
The Water Department planted ivy around the well and installed a hose bib outlet.
There was an informal agreement with the property owner that if he would maintain
the plants, the City would furnish the water. The City also installed a sprinkler
system in a portion of the parkway which the property owners were to maintain at
their own expense.
In 1974, some of the property owners complained to the City concerning the large
parkways requiring mowing, trimming and watering. The City agreed to installation of
a water meter and hose bib outlet and to let the property owners hook their hoses
to this outlet to water the parkways.
In 1975, the City installed the sealed rock that is on a portion of the parkway near
the 21st Street and Crestview intersection. This was installed by a contractor
after property owners had been contacted to determine if they preferred the sealed
rock or if they wished to maintain the property themselves in grass.
Nothing has been done to the irrigation system since its
has deteriorated and has not been used in several years.
received that some property owners are hooking up to the
that are not within the parkway. In addition, there has
the area green during the summer months.
original installation and it
Complaints have again been
hose bibs and watering areas
been a problem in keeping
In order to alleviate the watering problems and to end the complaints, it is recommended
that an automatic irrigation system be installed for the entire area and that the hose
bib outlet be removed. The automatic system will eliminate the requirement for depending
on property owners to do the watering and will provide controlled watering to keep the
area green. The estimated cost for installation of a completely automatic system is
$7,700.
This item has been coordinated with the Council Office.
October 29, 1987
75-0264