Report Prepared by: Ken F. Elwin, PE, Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT: Applegate Park Play Equipment and Rose Garden Update
REPORT IN BRIEF
Provides Council with an update on the replacement of the play structure at Applegate Park and requests Council direction on the proposed replacement option(s) of the structure and additionally provides Council with an update on the status of the Rose Garden project to receive direction as needed.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to staff on how to proceed with replacement option(s) of play equipment at Applegate Park and provide direction to staff on the Rose Garden project as needed.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Provide direction to staff on a playground layout option(s) outline in report; or,
2. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
3. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Addresses Council Priority for Park Maintenance.
DISCUSSION
The Applegate Park play equipment was installed in February 1997. Over the years, there have been various repairs to the equipment, which include replacing components, such as slides, swings, etc., at the park. Unfortunately, the play equipment has met its useful lifespan and was removed in January 2018.
Staff has sought out various structure options for replacing the playground equipment. The options were presented at multiple town hall meetings, and members of the public were invited to provide input on their preferred option. Staff is seeking Council direction on which playground option to proceed with. Once an option has been selected, staff will begin the bidding process.
On January 16, 2018, Council provided staff direction to replace irrigation lines, replant rose bushes and perform a geotechnical analysis. As a result, Staff moved forward with obtaining a contract to replace the irrigation system and obtain new rose bushes. During the course of the project, Staff have continued to engage with the interested stakeholders and solicit volunteer work. Staff is providing an update and seeking to confirm previous direction to replace rose bushes for all existing beds.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
If Council approves replacing the play structure at Applegate Park, a supplemental appropriation from either the General Fund and/or Fund 442 Park Reserve would be required to fund the project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
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4. Option 3