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HomeMy WebLinkAbout101-Staff Report.pdfPage 1 of 2 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 6, 2011 AGENDA ITEM: DEPARTMENT: Public Works CITY MANAGER: Dave Anderson PREPARED BY: John Cherbone DIRECTOR: John Cherbone Public Works Director Public Works Director SUBJECT: Wildwood Park Electrical Upgrades RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive report and provide direction to staff regarding electrical upgrades to Wildwood Park. REPORT SUMMARY: Wildwood Park is one of the City’s community parks where passive and active uses are allowed. The park has a wonderful stage that is used by many groups for various occasions and events. Recently, more users of the Park have requested power for events such as concerts. In order to support these events the electrical system requires upgrading. Recently, staff held a meeting with an electrical contractor and received an estimate of $15,000 for the cost of the project. The work entails trenching from the Park restroom, where the electrical panel is located, to the stage. Electrical conduit and wiring will be placed and a new outlet at the stage will be installed. If approved, this project can be completed by the end of August. FISCAL IMPACTS: Currently there are no funds identified for this work. Options to fund the project include: 1. Defund an existing CIP project or projects. This would likely result in a reduction in the scope of work of the donor project. 2. Use a City reserve fund to borrow funds until the Park Development fund pays the loan back. 3. Seek private funding for the project with the option of City matching funds if a source is identified. 4. Other CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Park’s electrical capacity will remain as is. Page 2 of 2 ALTERNATIVE ACTION: None in addition to the above. FOLLOW UP ACTION: If a budget amendment is required or further information is needed staff will submit them at the next available City Council Meeting. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: This item was posted as a City Council agenda item and was included in the packet made available on the City’s web site in advance of the meeting. A copy of the agenda packet is also made available at the Saratoga Branch Library each Monday in advance of the Council meeting and residents may subscribe to the agenda on-line by opting in at www.saratoga.ca.us. ATTACHMENTS: None.