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CC - Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for the Blair Hills Park Playground Improvement Project, PP005.
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Meeting Date: October 8, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Corey Lakin/PRCS
Phone Number: (310) 253-6682
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/02/18); (Email) Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission (10/02/18); (Email) Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department Updates (10/02/18)
Department Approval: Corey Lakin, PRCS Director (09/26/18)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the final plans and specifications (Attachment 1) and authorize the publication of a notice inviting bids for the Blair Hills Park Playground Improvement Project, PP005.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
During the Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Budget process, the City Council allocated Recreation Facilities Reserve (420R) funds for the Blair Hills Park Playground Improvement Project, PP005. Initially, the Blair Hills Park Project was scheduled to be completed before the Veterans Memorial Park Age 5-15 Playground Equipment Replacement Project. However, due to impending funding deadlines, the Veterans Memorial Park project was completed first and a grand re-opening ceremony was held at the new Age 5-12 Playground on January 17, 2018.
PRCS Department Playground Design Community Outreach Program
Based on feedback from the community, the City Council and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Commission, the PRCS Department has developed a Playground Design Community Outreach Program to provide opportunities for the public to view proposed playground designs and participate in the selection proces...
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