Title
Update; Existing Park Improvements for FY2012/2013 Previously Approved
Requested Action
Project update only
Recommendation
Project update only
Description/History
Each year staff compiles a list of recommended improvements for the existing parks in the City’s park system.
November - The MPFDC approved $250,000 for Existing Park Improvements in the FY 2013-2014 budget. Attached is the proposed list for park improvements which includes installing bridges at Hardy Allmon, adding namesake signage at each of the existing parks, and completing the stone entry signs at the two remaining parks. It would also include replacing bleachers and soccer goals, renovating existing sports fields and playgrounds, MAC sidewalk renovations, and adding a shade structure at Station 6 to protect park maintenance equipment.
January - Staff has worked with the consultant to finalize construction documents for the installation of the pedestrian bridges at Hardy Allmon Soccer Fields. The plans should be completed by the end of the month so that construction can take place in conjunction with the repaving of the parking lots. The soccer goals replacements for this year have been ordered and delivered to Philip Thompson. The sport field renovations at Chandler Park eastern football field have begun. The sod and old irrigation system have been removed and the field has been rough graded. The next step will be to use the new laser grading equipment to finish grading the field and then install new irrigation. Once these steps have been completed the tifway 419 athletic field sod will be installed. This project is scheduled to be completed by the end of the month. The MAC sidewalk renovations have been completed. The Station 6 shade structure construction plans are under final review, and the project is scheduled to begin in February.
February - Final plans are complete for the pedestrian bridges at Hardy Allmon Soccer Fields. Staff will receive quotes and begin the ...
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