HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem HFebruary 6, 2001
STAFF REPORT
TO: Mayor Campbell & Members of the City Council
TFIRU: Donald F. McIntyre, Interim City Manager
FROM: Nancy Beard, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services
SUBJECT: Park Playground Accessibility and Recycling Grant
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Council to approve the resolution in support of the city's application for the Park Playground
Accessibility and Recycling Grant.
BACKGROUND OR DISCUSSION:
Almond Park, located in College Park East, is scheduled for refurbishment this fiscal year. This
recycling grant, if successful, will double the amount of funds available for its refurbishment by
utilizing recycled products such as rubber or wood chips in the ground cover or fall zone areas.
The current make up of the fall zone area is a sand mix. Sand, used exclusively in the tot lot, is
not no longer acceptable surface when complying with the new Americans with Disabilities Act.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact to the current budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Council approve the resolution in support of the gram application.
PREPARED BY:
Nancy t Be d, irector
Parks, Recrea ' n and Community Services
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Donald F. McIntyre, Int 'Donald F
City Manager
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