Title
Strategic Initiative 6.3: Status Update on the City Commission Strategic Initiative to Complete Capital Projects at Parks - Improve Land Conservation and Acquisition Program (B)
This item provides an update to the Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Public Works Committee regarding the progress on completion of capital projects at parks.
Explanation
This Strategic Initiative is closely tied to Legislative File #080128, Update on the Wild Spaces Public Places (WSPP) One-Half Cent Sales Tax Initiative's Implementation Plan for Capital Improvement Projects and Sensitive Lands Acquisition, which was presented to the City Commission on September 17, 2009, when funding priorities for the projects were approved.
As part of this Initiative, the Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Public Works (RCAPW) Committee has heard updates from staff on both the Capital Improvement Projects and land acquisition. Currently capital projects utilizing WSPP funds are close to completion; the last remaining WSPP capital projects will be Smokey Bear Park, which is scheduled to begin construction as soon as land acquisition is realized, and renovation of the restroom/concession facilities at Albert "Ray" Massey (Westside Park). Staff will provide a review of the status of WSPP capital projects.
Fiscal Note
Funds for the WSPP capital projects were allocated based on the implementation plan approved by the City Commission on September 17, 2009.
Recommendation
The Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Public Works Committee hear an update from staff regarding the progress of capital projects utilizing Wild Spaces, Public Places funds.