HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 02 07 Regular 504 Torcaso Park PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Informational
Consent
ITEM 504 Public Hearings
Regular X
February 7. 2017 Mgr. / Dept.
Regular Meeting
Authorization
REQUEST:
The Parks and Recreation Department requests the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee discuss the upcoming Torcaso Park Improvements.
CONSIDERATIONS:
• In 2015, the City was awarded a $200K LWCF from the State of Florida for park
improvements at Torcaso Park. These include improvements in parking areas,
lighting, basketball courts, splash pad, playgrounds, and new pavilion.
• In 2016, Borelli & Partners were hired by the City to design a possible fieldhouse
for use by a City basketball program, summer camp and volleyball programs.
• Public Works department is doing a assessment of the facility layout considering
conservation lands, trees, stormwater, existing facilities and additional parking
areas.
• Based on recommendations, City will determine if and when funding is available to
do specific elements of the Park projects.
• Possible start date could be in FYI 7. No priority list has been established for park
improvements.
• All these elements of planning are preliminary and will all have to be brought to
our City Commission for final approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Parks and Recreation Department is recommending that the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Committee consider and discuss the upcoming Torcaso Park
Improvements.
ATTACHMENTS: