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Resolution approving a LPRF application for Garrison Park improvements
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SUMMARY:
Grant funds are available through the Local Parks & Recreation Fund that might be considered to fund some of the re-development costs for Garrison Park. LPRF funds require a 50% match and the maximum grant available would be $250,000. The master plan recommended a budget of $4,800,000 to remove the grandstand, repurpose the park to include walking trail, playground, outdoor aquatics (splash pad), multi-purpose field, remove perimeter fencing, address ADA compliance issues, provide safety railing, renovations to basketball courts, and street trees.
It is recommended that an application be submitted for the splash pad and restroom, which total $500,000. As discussed in the work session, if the application is successful, then the concept plan can be revisited and any changes made.
Lose & Associates went back through the concept plan to find places to reduce the costs. In all of the opinions of cost, they provided a general number based on their extensive experience in the field of parks and recreation noting that a more detailed study would be needed. Below are the major cuts in the concept plan, which now puts the total estimate at $1,700,000.
$ 400,000 - Changed 10' wide pathway to 5' (and deleted the sidewalk improvements on the perimeter)
$ 200,000 - Changed repairing/resurfacing the parking lot to restriping
$ 150,000 - Deleted the irrigation and reduced landscaping
$1,500,000 - Reduced types of splash pad and playground amenities to very basics
$ 75,000 - Revised basic bleacher stands to simple bleachers
$ 300,000 - Deleted the pavilion/garden plaza area
$ 150,000 - Reduction in site furnishings, signage and artwork
$ 250,000 - Restroom building changed to basic level
$ 75,000 - Reduction in demo costs (public works to assist)
$3,100,000 - Total reduction
BUDGET ACCOUNT:
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve resolution for a LPRF application for Garrison Park improvements for a splash pad and restroom.