Ramona Garden Park Design Update
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Erin Wiggin, CIP Manager
Greg Ray, Public Works Director
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Background
Multi-use, two-acre park that includes the Ramona Garden Park Center, exterior public restrooms, an open plaza area with a dance floor and a large open turf area.
Focal point for many activities in Grover Beach and the South County including the Stone Soup Music Festival, Summer Concert Series, and Holiday Events.
Park is centrally located with access to Grand Avenue businesses.
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Background
Council adopted the Master Plan in late 2020 after extensive public outreach on park improvements including the playground.
Master Plan provides a high level “road map” for the City to utilize in planning and construction the park improvements.
Council sought proposals for construction documents and awarded the design to Wallace Group in spring 2022.
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Updated estimate $1.7M
Original estimate $1.7M
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Background
Design is progressing with the intent the construction will be phased as funding becomes available.
In November 2022, staff sought input from the Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Commission (PRBC) and the Council on playground (Phase 1) In March, staff presented conceptual elements for Phases 1 and 2 to the PRBC including restrooms, bandshell, and amphitheater
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Staff is seeking Council direction on the Phase 1 and Phase 2 concepts based on recommendations from the PRBC Construction for Phase 1 has recently been recommended to be deferred to FY 2025-26 given other funding needs Staff is looking for design direction in order to finalize the design and consider potential grant funding for construction PRBC provided recommendations for Council’s consideration
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Restrooms
Options Shed or Gable style roof
3-person $250,000-$300,000
4-person $300,000-$350,000
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Shed
Shed
Gable
Amphitheater Options
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Option 1 could reduce project costs (-$70K)
Option 2 could reduce project costs (-$30K)
Option 3 included in original cost estimate
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Bandshell Options
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Option 1 included in cost estimate
Option 2 adds approximately $60,000
Option 3 adds $90,000
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Bandshell
PRBC recommended that Council proceed with a bandshell similar to Option 3 and reiterated the need for a dance area near the stage Staff supports the PRBC recommendation
Based on Council direction, staff will work the design consultant to determine the appropriate height of the bandshell and to design a suitable space for dancing
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Phasing and Funding
Total cost was estimated at $4.8M but this will likely be higher given current market conditions.
Phase 1 previously estimated at $1.3M and now $1.7M.
Preliminary estimate for Phase 2 is also $1.7M
Due to budget constraints, Phase 1 is deferred until FY 2025-26.
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Phasing and Funding
Staff has recently been informed of a possible opportunity to apply for a CDBG grant City has been successful with CDBG applications for water line work Process is an over-the-counter application anticipated this summer; requires shovel ready project Project would only be eligible for CDBG funding if Phase 2 construction of the amphitheater is included which provides free or low-cost events in the area
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Fiscal Impact
Current estimate for Phase 1 is $1.7M
Estimate for Phase 2 is also $1.7M (from 2020)
Phase 1 is allocated for construction in FY 2025-26
Maximum CDBG grant application is $3M which would not fully fund both phases Should the City be awarded the grant, staff will return to Council with recommendations to modify the Capital Improvement Program or identify alternative funding for remaining costs
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Summary
Staff is seeking Council Input:
Proceed with the grant application process for CDBG
Items will be reviewed:
Amphitheater
Bandshell
Restrooms
Summary
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Option 3
Option 3
3-Person Restroom
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Questions or Comments?