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Mr. Bocian said the estimate for this project is $1.28 million dollars and staff has <br />placed one million, forty-nine thousand dollars for the project in anticipation staff will <br />return to Council for comment. Staff was somewhat reluctant to fully fund the project at <br />this time, as there may be some opportunity to reduce the overall scope of the project <br />for cost savings. <br /> <br /> Ms. McGovern questioned the two Gingerbread Pre-School projects that are <br />unfounded as it is noted that the preschool outdoor play area is to be brought into <br />compliance with Consumer Product Safety Commission standards. She asked why <br />these projects were not funded. <br /> <br /> Mr. Bocian stated Council had the opportunity to review these projects and these <br />projects were not considered as important and therefore, were not placed as a top <br />priority. He believed these projects would be funded over time either through the ClP or <br />other facility renovation funds. <br /> <br /> Ms. McGovern wanted to make sure that the City is in compliance with safety <br />regulations and that the City has the best quality facilities for children. <br /> <br /> Mr. Bocian explained that the play equipment was older and out-dated and if it <br />were updated, it would be in compliance with currently safety standards. <br /> <br /> Mr. Wolfe stated that there were two elements to this project. One is that the <br />existing equipment is older and staff would like to bring it up to existing standards. The <br />other part of this project is to expand the educational value of the experience, which is <br />why there is a difference in the cost. <br /> <br /> Ms. McGovern asked staff to look into the possibility of moving this project up on <br />the priorities list. <br /> <br /> Ms. McGovern questioned the installation of a ball wall at the Tennis Community <br />Park. <br /> <br /> Mr. Wolfe said these are issues that are discussed by the Parks and Recreation <br />Commission from time to time and if Council would like, they could direct staff to look <br />into it. <br /> <br /> Ms. McGovern questioned the removal of the Sutter Gate Park Expansion Phase <br />I! reserve. <br /> <br /> Mr. Wolfe said the Commission prioritizes projects for Council and evaluates the <br />likelihood that some existing projects would not be completed in the near future. He <br />said that some of those funds were used to offset some costs of other projects, and the <br />Commission felt it did not have sufficient funds available to make the improvements to <br />the Sutter Gate Park Expansion, and that it should reallocate those funds for other <br />projects it is considering. <br /> <br />City Council Workshop <br /> 17 06/08/05 <br /> <br /> <br />