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1 Veteran’s Memorial
Park Improvement
Project
May 16, 2023
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Introduction
Background
• Funding for this project originated from Proposition 68 that was approved by voters June 2018.
• Funds were available to local governments on a per capita basis for park rehabilitation.
• Grant recipients were encouraged to utilize awards to rehabilitate existing infrastructure and to address deficiencies in
neighborhoods lacking access to the outdoors.
• Based on population, the city was eligible for $191,000.
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Application
Process
Background • To apply for funding, the city had to submit an eligible project.
• Projects had to be capital outlay for recreational
purposes. • All expenditures must be made to fix or
extend the useful life of a recreational facility.
• Projects had to be completed under one contract. • Project can only have one location.
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Project Selection • City assessed current park facilities and their funding source. • Eliminated all facilities where there was dedicated funding. • Considered improvements to North Park and Felipe Garza Park. • Excluded due to pending grant applications. • Previous improvements such as new playground and improved lighting.
• South Park was selected due to its funding source and it met the recreational requirement of the grant.
What now?
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5 Outreach & Project Selection
Outreach
• Minimal to COVID protocols.
• Apricot Fiesta
• Safety Fair/Back to School Events
• Committees
• Community Groups
• City Council for approval
Project Selection
• Veteran’s Memorial Park was
selected due to funding source.
• Projects opportunities were limited
due to budget and space.
• Veteran dedications.
• Decision was made to remove
existing horseshoe pit facilities and
replace with infrastructure that can
used by the public.
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Project
Description
Veteran’s Memorial Park • Improvements include: • Concrete Flatwork • Custom Barbecue Area • Custom Countertop • Trash and Recycling Receptables
• Picnic Tables (8) • Steel Pergola
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7 Timeline
Veteran’s Memorial Park Improvement Project
Description Date
Pass resolution to accept Per
Capita Funds August 17, 2021
Submit grant application December 31, 2021
Project design August 2022
Notice to bid May 2023
Award project July 2023
Submit Project Completion
Package December 2023
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8 THANK YOU
Questions?
Maria Encinas
+1 (209) 895-8061
[email protected]