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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2007-076 Sponsored by: Oates CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2007-076 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5000 TO PARKS FOR THE COMMUNITY BUILT PLAYGROUNDS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A PORTION OF THE PARK ON BALLAINE AS A NEW COMMUNITY BUILT PLAYGROUND WHEREAS, a grassroots community group, Parents Advocating Recreational Kids' Stuff (PARKS), presented their request to raise funds privately and construct a new, custom-designed playground for all kids ages 0 to 12 on City land.; and WHEREAS, all Seward playgrounds are designed for children ages five to 12, so the need for younger kids' recreation is great; and WHEREAS, PARKS voted to present their top two City site locations to the City Council for Council's authorization for use, and their first choice is the Adams Street Recreation Area, off Ballaine Boulevard; and WHEREAS, the PARKS organization commits to: A. Build a safe playground for all kids ages two to 12 years; B. Raise money to build the playground; C. Professionally coordinate the entire project, including design through construction; D. Supply volunteers to construct the playground; E. Supply "Special Event" insurance or "Volunteer Insurance" through a non-profit, or purchased to add on to the city's existing policy; F. Bring the community of Seward together and create special bonds between people of all walks ofIife; G. Provide a family-friendly place for locals as well as tourists; H. Send the message to visitors that Seward is a place that values children; I. Provide a "survey" topographic to Leathers, Assoc.; and J. File the applications for requisite Digging and/or Building permits with the City of Seward; and WHEREAS, PARKS is requesting $5,000 "seed money" to contract with Leathers Assoc. for Seward's "Design Day" cost and to purchase fundraising supplies; the City to own and maintain, and assume liability of the park after construction; the City to prepare the site for construction (example: fill for Ballaine site); the City Council to authorize or approve of City employees to assist in loaning of tools and equipment and skilled operators during Build Week; the City to waive fees for digging permit and/or building permits and plan reviews fees; and the City Council to authorize or approve City "donation" of a temporary electric service during 5-days of construction; and WHEREAS, the PARKS group has worked with Seward Parks and Recreation Department to select an appropriate site and develop a plan for success. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2007-076 Section 1. The site ofthe sand volleyball court at Adams Street Recreation Area offBallaine Boulevard is authorized for a community built playground. Section 2. $5,000.00 is appropriated from Kawabe Park. Section 3. The City will own and maintain, and assume maintenance and liability of the park after construction and acceptance. Section 4. The City will prepare the Ballaine site for construction by removing the sand volleyball court and providing and grading needed fill. Section 5. City employees are authorized to assist in loaning of tools and equipment and skilled operators during Build Week Section 6. The City does hereby waive fees for digging permit and/or building permits and plan reviews fees. Section 7. A "donation" is hereby authorized of the installation, use and removal of a temporary electric service to the Ballaine site during the approximate five days of construction (for use of electric tools, etc...) Section 8. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 13th day of August, 2007. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA / -~l:w!i ~l~/t/ Vanta Shafer, Mayof AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Dunham, Valdatta, Schafer, Bardarson, Thomas, Amberg, Shafer None None None .1.\\HUU3Ih ~~ f.~~~_1 0- r:.: ~1~: i>:~':':~})>':,~ ,..'\> ,,-,"" ,,~..".g__ ........, ,Co. , , ~ c} ~...C??Oiti4~~~~''";~':s.) ..~ ,/ ,. \ ,/) ~ ...~~.J '~'e..l..'~~'" '~~ ~~~~~~~~~~r-)/'~\ ; ... ':!~'5 ........... <;, \. .......... ";~~ '" SE;/\L. j " ./ ;... ., CIty Clerk -:. ... --<_. : ,~~ ~ f) '"..0.. , ..'t-.", - - ,~ .. <.:. ~ '.':'I\I~ 1 ,'?i>' ,,"r ~ ......~ '''1#1/'L::'o'';:iUll''''. {,-(~/~,....+.i- ~~~il ~ OF pJ...'r'",,~" 11111111\\"" ATTEST: (City Seal) Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: July 23, 2007 To: Phillip Oates, City Manager From: Karin Sturdy, Parks & Recreation Director Agenda Item: PARKS Organization Community Built Playground Commitment & Request BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: A grassroots community group, Parents Advocating Recreational Kids’ Stuff (PARKS) presented their request to raise funds privately and construct a new, custom-designed playground for all kids ages 0 to 12 on City land. Attached please find an email and site selection spreadsheet from PARKS coordinators Christine Shepard and Father Emmanuel Williamson. The email outlines the specific, immediate and long-term requests of the City as well as the items the group will provide. The concept for this playground came from a group of parents with young children who discovered the Girdwood community-built playground. The group researched information and discovered that Girdwood community members worked with Leather, Associates who assists in designing custom- built playgrounds to fit the needs of the kids in a given area. One of the favored features of the Girdwood playground is the special area designated for children under the age of five. Currently, all our Seward playgrounds are designed for children ages five to 12, so the need for younger kids’ recreation is great. Site Selection: After weeks of brainstorming and idea brewing, the PARKS organization toured various City parks and recreation possible sites with SPRD (Seward Parks and Recreation Department) staff. They narrowed their scope to nine locations, then to three locations. They voted to present their top two, City site locations to the City Council for your authorization for use. Their first choice is the Adams Street Recreation Area, off Ballaine Boulevard. The sand volleyball court currently resides here. Their second choice is the location of our current Third Avenue playground, behind Stylin’ Stitches, just immediately south of the Crab Pot Restaurant. The attached comparison spreadsheet details the pros and cons of various concepts, issues and impacts. After discussion, the Council should be prepared to offer a motion to select one site. Specific Requests: In addition to selecting and authorizing the use of City land for the future playground, the attached email requests the following commitment from the City Council tonight: 1. Land (Ballaine is their first choice, based on site-selection data gathered, as well as ADA parking) 2. $5,000 “seed money” to PARKS and allow PARKS to contract with Leathers Assoc. for Seward’s “Design Day” cost and to purchase fundraising supplies 3. The City to own and maintain, and assume liability of the park after construction. 4. To prepare the site for construction (example: fill for Ballaine site; Remove fencing and existing playground equipment on 3rd Ave playground lot) 5. City Council authorize or approve of City employees to assist in loaning of tools and equipment and skilled operators during Build Week (5 days): auger, backhoe, etc... shovels, hammers, specialty tools, etc... 6. Waive fees digging permit and/or building permits and plan reviews fees. (Approximate value not exceeding $2,575.00) 7. City Council authorize or approve City "donation" of temp. electric service installation, use and removal during 5-days of “build week” construction (for use of electric tools, etc...). The timeframe shall be determined by Leathers and PARKS. In exchange, the PARKS organization commits to: A. Build a safe playground for all kids ages two to 12 years; B. Raise money to build the playground; C. Professionally coordinate the entire project, including design through construction; D. Supply volunteers to construct the playground; E. Supply "Special Event" insurance or "Volunteer Insurance" through a non-profit, or purchased to add on to the city's existing policy; F. Bring the community of Seward together and create special bonds between people of all walks of life; G. Provide a family-friendly place for locals as well as tourists; H. Send the message to visitors that Seward is a place that values children; I. Provide a "survey" topographic to Leathers, Assoc.; and J. File the applications for requisite Digging and/or Building permits with the City of Seward. INTENT: If accepted, the Council would authorize the use of certain park land for an updated, ADA accessible playground. The City of Seward would assume ownership and maintenance of the finished product. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures. FISCAL NOTE: Funding in the amount of $5,000 is available from the Kawabe Park capital project, and will be used to pay this cost. Approved by Finance Department: ____________________________ RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2007- 1. Authorizing the use of Ballaine or Third Ave Playground as a new community built playground. 2 Appropriating $5,000 to Community Built Playground Project Expenditures, Account Numbers 600-6000-5390. 3. Agree to items #1 through #7. , above.