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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09132005 - C130 -flie Contra Costa TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS County FROM: Dennis M. Barry, AICP Community Development Director 130 DATE: September 13, 2005 SUBJECT: TRANSFER OF PARK DEDICATION FUNDS TO THE MARTINEZ UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT—IMPROVEMENTS TO LAS JUNTAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) 8 BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to issue a warrant in the amount of $33,210 to the Martinez Unified School District from the Park Dedication Trust Fund account listed below to help finance the installation of a shade structure at the Las Juntas Elementary School. Account Number Amount 8136 420832001 $33,210 FISCAL IMPACT None (100% Park Dedication Trust Account) CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: . X.YES SIGNATURE: i ���ECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RE' COMP$ DATION OF B RD COMMITTEE ✓/CPPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOA N ,GJE",L-APPROVE[YAS RECOMMENDED.OTHER. VOTE OF SUPERVISORS HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A UNANIMOUS (ABSENT TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Source: Bob Calkins, CDBG Program Manager (925) 335-1260 ATTESTEDzoo 'r"'dr-100-L00I 10,.9--1 Orig. Dept. Community Development-CDBG JOHN SWEET N, CLERK OF cc: County Administrator THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Auditor - Controller AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY , DEPUTY BACKGROUND /REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS The Martinez Unified School District(the District) requests park dedication funds to finance the installation of a shade structure at Las Juntas Elementary School located at 4105 Pacheco Boulevard in the unincorporated County. It is the policy of the County to utilize park dedication funds to meet local park needs. Staff has determined that this request is consistent with that policy and is consistent with the District's plan to improve the recreation area at Las Juntas which is used by the students and residents of the surrounding neighborhoods. The recreation area at Las Juntas consists of an open play field, a play structure, a quarter-mile running track, and basketball court. Not only is the recreation area used by students during the school year, but according to the District, many community members walk the track in the early mornings, evenings and on weekends;the basketball courts are frequently busy with neighborhood pick-up games; and the play structure is used by children during non-school hours, In addition, the large play field is used by the Heritage Soccer Association. The District has stated its commitment to continue to provide community access to this recreation area during all non-school hours. The District proposes to install a 90x20 feet shade structure near the entrance to the play area. This structure, which is pre-approved by the Department of State Architect, will provide much needed shade to users of the recreation area during the hot summer months and protection during inclement weather. The District has received a bid in the amount of $339210 that includes the cost of the structure, upgraded galvanized support poles, and installation. If the Board approves this request, the project is expected to take two months to complete and the balance in the Park Dedication account(32001)will be approximately $329 0000