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File #: 23-0034    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Staff Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/2/2023 In control: City Council Workshop
On agenda: 4/25/2023 Final action: 4/25/2023
Title: Discussion of the location matrix and Park Board recommendation for location of a new inclusive playground Brief Description: Staff along with the Park Board and interested residents have reviewed potential locations for a new inclusive playground. Staff will discuss the top locations and the Park Board's recommendations.
Indexes: Parks
Attachments: 1. YDC Property Cost Allocation April 25 2023, 2. YDC Inclusive Park Option A Exhibit 3-23-23, 3. YDC Option A Engineers Estimate 3-23-23, 4. Middleton Park Inclusive Park Exhibit 3-23-23, 5. Middleton Park Engineers Estimate 3-23-23, 6. City Hall Inclusive Park Exhibit 3-23-23, 7. City Hall Engineers Estimate 3-23-23, 8. YDC Inclusive Park Option B Exhibit 3-23-23, 9. YDC Option B Engineers Estimate 3-23-23, 10. Inclusive Playground Matrix - Final

Title

Discussion of the location matrix and Park Board recommendation for location of a new inclusive playground

Brief Description: Staff along with the Park Board and interested residents have reviewed potential locations for a new inclusive playground. Staff will discuss the top locations and the Park Board’s recommendations.

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Legislative History

None

Purpose & Explanation

Attached are supporting documents for the inclusive playground resident group and the Park Board’s recommendation for the location of a new inclusive playground. The recommended site is the YDC Option “A” at the west end of the former YDC property.   Documents include the following:

o                     Matrix of all sites considered.

o                     Site drawings of the top three sites

o                     Cost opinions of the top three location

Timing Considerations

None

Fiscal Impact

                       Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)

                       Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)

  X                       Appropriation Not Required.

 

Recommendation

Suggested Action

Staff recommends the City Council support the Park Board recommendation to site an inclusive playground on a portion of the former YDC property (Park Board option “A”).

Submitted by,

Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager

Frank Comeriato, Jr. - Asst. City Manager-Operations

Trent Wash, Asst. Public Works Director, Golf, Parks, Cemeteries