REPORT TO COUNCIL AND STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Resolution Delegating Authority to the City Manager to Execute Documents Associated with the State of California Local Assistance Specified Grant for the Central Park Arbor Playground (Magical Bridge All Inclusive Playground) and Related Budget Amendments
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
BACKGROUND
The Central Park Arbor Center Playground is a small, 1960's era, metal, wood and natural stone play space that was identified in the 2017 Parks & Recreation Facility Condition Assessment as in "critical" condition and in need of replacement as well as being identified in the Central Park Master Plan as the location for an expanded, all ages and abilities community serving playground. On January 12, 2021, after extensive community outreach and recommendation from the Parks & Recreation Commission, Council approved the preferred schematic design (Project) and Ordinance No. 2028 (Measure R compliance).
The Project is to be funded through Capital Improvement Program funds from a variety of sources: City in the amount of $1.8 million from Developer Contributions and Mitigation Fee Act in Lieu fees, County of Santa Clara All Inclusive Playground Grant funds in the amount of $1.765 million, and funds to be raised by the Magical Bridge Foundation through individual, community and corporate support. Given construction cost escalation and continued desire to fund a complete playground experience, the City sought and secured additional grant funding. In June 2022, the City was awarded State funds requested by California Assembly Member Alex Lee. In particular, the focus of the State Grant funds was to support the Project's Scope of Work C "Additional/Alternate Playground Elements" inclusion of the hilltop area improvements, laser harp, sway boat, renovation of the amphitheater, "Look Out" balcony, and adult fitness stations.
DISCUSSION
The AB-179 Budget Act of...
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