REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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Update and Potential Action on Lawn Bowl Clubhouse Project
Report
BACKGROUND
On June 12, 2018, as part of the annual budget adoption, Council allocated $175,000 in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding for the repair and maintenance of the Clubhouse. The allocated funding will provide for new sub/flooring, painting, weather proofing, exterior enhancements, HVAC and other aesthetic improvements. However, the Santa Clara Lawn Bowls Club requested that the City reconsider the $175,000 refurbishment, and instead allocate funding for the construction of a new 2,200 square-foot (SF) facility currently estimated at approximately $2.0 million. The Santa Clara Lawn Bowls Club is the only user of the facility, and they have 39 members including 20 Santa Clara residents.
At the October 9, 2018 Council meeting (Council Report 18-1120), staff presented Council with several potential alternatives to the Central Park Lawn Bowl refurbishment project. In summary staff presented five alternatives:
* Alternative 1 - Continue with current approved renovation of the existing Clubhouse in current location in an amount up to $175,000.
* Alternative 2 - Do not proceed with renovation of existing facility and direct staff to develop a new Capital Improvement Project and cost estimate to consider construction of a 2,200 SF Clubhouse, currently estimated to cost $2.0 million.
* Alternative 3 - Remove and replace Clubhouse with modular building adjacent to the parking lot on the East side of the Lawn Bowls Green, for an estimated $566,000.
* Alternative 4 - Same as Alternative 3 with the addition of utility connections for restroom and kitchenette, for an estimated $600,000.
* Alternative 5 - Do not proceed with a project and defer to future FY2020/21 Capital Improvement Improved Budget Process so the project can be evaluated with all other City unfunded needs.
As part of Council questions, an additional alternative was discussed by sta...
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