HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - March 2, 2005 E-04AGENDA ITEM E•
Ah CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Approve an amendment to the scope of work for the Blakely Park Playground
Project to include the adjacent EnzelField Swim Complex ($6,500)
MEETING DATE: March 2, 2005
PREPARED BY: Community Improvement Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the proposed amendment of the
scope of work for the Blakely Park Playground Project to include the
adjacent EnzelField Swim Complex.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Blakely Park Playground Project was approved by Council as
part of the 2004105 CDBG allocation process and the required funds
were set aside for the complete replacement of the existing
playground facilities at that location.
The Parks Superintendent has expressed a need to expand the scope of work for that CDBG-funded
project to include some improvements at the adjacent EnzelField Swim Complex at Blakely Park. The
pool facilities at that location satisfy the same requirementsfor eligibility that qualified the playground for
funding -- public facilities improvements at a facility that predominantly serves the surrounding low-
income, Target Area neighborhood.
The improvements at the swimming pool facility include a new alarm system that will help deter the
incidents of afler-hours trespassing and vandalism that has been a reoccurring problem. The installation
of that system through Alamo Alarm will cost $6500.
There is sufficient funding for the project at this time to incorporate the additional cost for the work at the
swimming pool facility. This will actually allow for some expenditure of funds while the playground project
is delayed pending the approval of the development of a Community Resource Center, which has been
proposed at that site by the Community Partnership for Families at that site. The reduction in our
balance of unused project funds is an on-going concern and effort on our part, in order to stay in
compliance with Federal guidelines and regulations.
FUNDING: 2004105 CDBG Allocation (LOD 04-01) Account No. 459182
rhes R. Krueger, Financ irector
J ph od
mmu ity Improvement Manager
cc: Rad Bartlam, CDO Director
Tony Goehring. Parks and Recreation Director
Steve Dutra, Parks Superintendent
APPROVED: �—
Blair King, City Manager