Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE SKATEPARK AT VETERANS WAY PARK AND AFFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER’S ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FOR THIS PROJECT.
Brief Description: The original construction estimate for the Skatepark Renovation Project was $250,000. After considerable input by local and regional skaters, the recommendation of the designer is to enlarge the park’s footprint by 2,500 square feet for safety and improved functionality. The cost to enlarge the project’s footprint is $125,000.00. The Public Works Department has also received a grant for this improvement from the Vans Shoe Company in the amount of $50,000. As such, the additional cost to the parks to meet the requests of the skatepark users and the design team is $75,000. Staff wishes to include the additional square footage as recommended by the project design team.
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Legislative History
Resolution 18-188 - Authorizing the City Manager, During the year 2019, to advertise for bids or to utilize the various Charter-Authorized Governmental competitive purchase programs for equipment.
Resolution 18-191 - Enter into an Agreement with Grindline Skateparks Company; 12/18/18
Purpose & Explanation
After discussions at City Council and Park Board meetings, project feedback from local and regional skaters was conveyed to the design team at Grindline Skateparks Company. Based on user comments, and concerns regarding the project design, Grindline designers has recommended an additional of 2,500 square feet be added to the existing 7,500 square foot platform. The overwhelming majority of user comments were concerns that the project footprint was too small and congested and would result in safety risks to users. The estimated cost of construction to increase the footprint by 2,500 square feet is $50 per square foot at a total additional cost of $125,000.00. The City has received a grant from the Vans Shoe Company in the amount of $50,000 to help offset the cost of the additional square footage.
Original Approved Project budget-----$250,000
Expanded square footage-----------------$125,000
Vans Shoes Co. Grant----------------------$50,000
Proposed amended budget-----------$325,000
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
to be competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks.
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program Source Well Contract # 062117-JCS
Professional Services
Other
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted ($250,000.00)
X Supplemental Appropriation Required ($75,000.00)
Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve additional funding in the amount of $75,000 for the construction of additional square footage for the skatepark renovation project in the
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Assistant City Manager-Operations
Trent Wash, Assistant Director Public Works