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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA TITLE: Presentation by Hutchins Street Square Foundation
MEETING DATE: December 21, 2016
PREPARED BY: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Mayor Kuehne receives a presentation by the Hutchins Street
Square Foundation.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Hutchins Street Square Foundation continues to provide
financial assistance to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Department to sustain the Square. These contributions are
important in that not only do they allow the Square to continue serving existing customers, but they also
have the potential to increase activity and revenue for the community center.
In recent months, the Foundation paid to install the backbone of a robust Internet wifi system that will
soon be able to serve hundreds of users simultaneously and increase Hutchins Street Square's
marketability as a business conference center. A partial rollout of the system was displayed for three
days in August for an international wine bloggers conference.
The Foundation also preserved the aquatics programs at the Square by replacing an aging boiler that
had failed, earning the gratitude of many swimmers. PRCS has entered into a service maintenance
agreement with a local contractor to protect and extend the life of this asset.
Earlier this month, the installation of new carpet throughout the Square was completed, with the
Foundation and City sharing the cost. PRCS plans to extend the life of this carpet through a regular
maintenance and cleaning program.
Hutchins Street Square Foundation Chairman Josh Elson and other members of the Foundation board
will provide the City Council with additional information about these projects and provide an update on
other Foundation activities.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
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cc: City Attorney
ecreation and Cultural Services Director
APPROVED:
tephen SchwabaOer, ity Manager