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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-Parks and Recreation CAT OF SAN BERNARDI[ ) - REQUE T FOR COUNCIL ACT ~N From: Annie F. Ramos, Director Subject: APPROVAL OF $15,000 FROM 5TH WARD PARK EXTENSION FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF TOT LOT PLAY EQUIPMENT AT THE MBLISSA AND BRADLEY NEWBERRY MEMORIAL PARK ~ !!IF Dept: Parks, Recreation & Community Services Date: November 22, 1988 Synopsis of Previous Council action: September 23, 1985: Approved Resolution 85-376 for application of 1984 State Park Bond Act funds for rehabilitation of Hillcrest Park. November 3, 1986: Approved Resolution 86-448 for Application of 1986 State Bond Act funds which included the use of $36,270 of Park Bond Act funds for assisting in the development of Patton Park. July 18, 1988: Approved $45,000 in Park Construction Fund Budget for use in rehabilitation of Hillcrest Park. October 24, 1988: Approved change of Park name from Hillcrest to Melissa and Bradley Newberry Memorial Park. November 21. 1988: Approved Award of Construction Contract for Development of the Park. Recommended motion: That $15,000 from Fifth Ward Park Extension Funds for the purchase and installation of play equipment at the Me1issa and Bradley Newberry Memorial Park, be approved. ~~? , ~ ~ ( ...<... . Sig'ture . Contact person: Annie F. Ramos Phone: 5030 Supporting data attached: Staff Report Ward: 5 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $15,000 Source: (ACCT. NO.) 241-361-57005 (ACCT. DESCRIPTION) 5th Ward Park Finance: ~ Council Notes: }5.0'6' Agenda I tern No. ct2j c. ~. OF SAN BERNARDlr ") - REQUEr.,. FOR COUNCIL ACT IN APPROVAL OF $15,000 FROM 5TH WARD PARK EXTENSION FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF TOT LOT PLAY EQUIPMENT AT THE MELISSA AND BRADLEY NEWBERRY MEMORIAL PARK STAFF REPORT Plans and Construction Contracts have been approved for the Newberry Park Development project. There are sufficient funds for construction; however, there is not enough to purchase and install tot lot equipment in the sand play lot which will be constructed on the park. Staff have met with representatives of the neighborhood and reviewed the type of equipment most suitable for the tot lot and have agreed on equipment which should not exceed $15,000 for purchase and installation. The addition of the play equipment will add the finishing touch to make the park a functioning and enjoyable park for the entire family and will provide a safe and enjoyable play area for the children of the neighborhood. This request has been coordinated with Councilman Minor of the 5th Ward. Approval of this expenditure' is recommended by staff and neighborhood representatives. November 22, 1988 75-0264