Title
Springhill Stormwater Park Pavilion (B)
Explanation
Working closely with the City of Gainesville Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments the Springhill neighborhood has turned what was once a retention pond into a beautiful neighborhood amenity. This park gets considerable use and is being used as a model for combining stormwater retention and recreation.
The Springhill neighborhood was accepted into the City's Neighborhood Planning Program and as their neighborhood improvement project they have chosen continued improvements to the park. These improvements include a picnic pavilion, handicap accessible picnic tables and grills. The cost for these facilities exceeds the $15,000 Neighborhood Planning grant.
The Eastside Redevelopment Advisory Board heard a request from the Springhill neighborhood to provide $9,200 funding for improvements to the Springhill Stormwater Park. The Eastside Redevelopment Plan calls for "upgrading existing parks and tot lots with new equipment."
Fiscal Note
The CRA has $81,186 available in Capital Project account MY 621-790-W905-5520 that could be used to fund this project.
Recommendation
Eastside Redevelopment Advisory Board to the CRA: Approve funding a picnic pavilion for the Springhill Stormwater Park Pavilion at a cost of not more than $9,200.