HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 03 28 Consent 203 Design and Annexation Studies of Soldiers Creek Park
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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 203
Consent X
Informational
Public Hearing
Regular
March 28. 2005
Regular Meeting
Mgr ~ / Dept.
Authorization
REQUEST: City Manager requesting the City Commission to approve a supplemental
appropriation of $13,000 for design and annexation studies related to the City's possible
reconstruction, operations, acquisition, and annexation of Soldiers Creek Park.
PURPOSE: This agenda item is needed to fund studies related to the City Commission's
desire to explore the feasibility and desirability of annexing, acquiring, reconstructing, and
operating Soldiers Creek Park.
CONSIDERATIONS: The City Commission has demonstrated an interest in taking over
Soldiers Creek Park from the County, involving the reconstruction of the park to meet City
standards, annexation of the park and its surroundings, operations of the park, and the City
possibly acquiring the park from the County.
To develop the factual information needed for the Commission to determine the economic
feasibility and the desirability of these actions, we need to perform cost and benefit studies
related to acquisition, construction, operations, and annexation of the park and its surroundings.
FUNDING:
Staff is recommending the following:
1. The City enter into a contract with Land Design Innovations to conduct an annexation
study in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
2. The City enter into a contract with S.R.I. to develop a conceptual design and cost study in
an amount not to exceed $3,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the following:
1. Approve a supplemental appropriation from General Fund Reserves of $13,000 to
conduct studies needed to determine the economic feasibility and desirability of taking
over Soldiers Creek Park.
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with L.D.I. in the amount of$lO,OOO,
and S.R.I. in the amount of $3,000 to perform the necessary studies.
ATTACHMENTS: None
COMMISSION ACTION: