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Approval of contract with Lose & Associates for a Master Recreation Plan
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SUMMARY: Lose & Associates will be assisting the City in preparing a grant application (at no cost) for a proposed greenway linking Centennial Park and Obed River Park. This application will be presented to Council prior to submittal to the State in the Spring.
For many years, the Lake Commission has requested a master plan of Meadow Park Lake. In the discussions with the Recreation Task Force, the group recommended that a master plan encompass all the City's recreational facilities. This master plan will assist in future grant applications as well as planning by the City Council. The City Manager requested from Lose & Associates a scope of work for a Master Recreation Plan reviewing what recreation facilities the City has currently, possible new facilities and facilities which may need rehab work. The proposed scope is attached for your review. As discussed in work session, the Cumberland County Community Complex will be included on the master plan since it is located in the City limits.
The cost for all things in the proposal is $55,000 and any reimbursable expense such as printing and travel. This proposal is review and planning, there is no design work included in the scope.
BUDGET ACCOUNT: Budget amendment required
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NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve contract with Lose & Associates for recreation master plan.