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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.
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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.