HomeMy WebLinkAboutAM 2022-006 Fire Rings & Picnic TablesCity of Seward
Action Memorandum 2022-006
Meeting Date: August 8, 2022
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Maggie Wilkins, Parks and Recreation Director
Agenda Item: Action Memorandum 2022-006: Authorize the City Manager to Purchase 140
Fire Rings And 70 Picnic Tables for The Municipal Campgrounds in the
Amount of $85,965
Background and justification:
Parks & Recreation is tasked with managing 8 Campgrounds with a total of 400 reservable sites. In
addition, Parks & Recreation manages 2 first -come first -served campgrounds. We have done a
complete inventory of picnic tables and fire rings, and have found that there is a deficit of 139 tables
and 112 fire rings.
In 2020, the nightly campground rates were increased to reflect the 50th percentile of comparable
campgrounds in Alaska, and it is Parks and Recreations long term goal to provide amenities that are
universal to all sites and in alignment with the fees being charged. The goal is an excellent customer
experience. The addition of these picnic tables and fire rings will not only enhance the experience of
our customers who utilize our campgrounds, they will also increase sales of firewood and picnic
supplies which will have a positive impact on local commerce.
The city budgeted $100,000 in funding for the purchase of picnic tables and fire rings in the 2022
Operating Budget under the Capital Equipment line item for campgrounds.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive 3.6.1.1 Improve existing and develop additional recreational infrastructure
Plan:
Strategic Plan: 10.1 Campgrounds 16.0 Natural Environment and Community Appearance
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 85,965
This legislation (ā):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
x Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
85,965
Funds are (ā):
x Budgeted
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Line item(s): 01000 1411 8103 Parks and Recreation Capital Equipment
Finance Signature:
Attornev Review
Yes Attorney Signature:
ā Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
eā Adopt AM
Other:
DISPOSITION
Approved by City Council on August 8, 2022.