To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE FEASIBLITY STUDY PREPARED BY SPOHN RANCH, INC. AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS TO ADVANCE SKATEPARK PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AT VARIOUS PARKS THROUGHOUT THE CITY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This item is in response to the City Council's Strategic Plan to "Present to the City Council a report outlining concepts and preliminary cost estimates on alternative skatepark sites and amenities." Spohn Ranch, Inc. was hired in August of 2019 to discuss the feasibility of various skate facility concepts and evaluate locations throughout the City. Spohn Ranch has finished its feasibility study and has prepared a presentation for the City Council, which is attached. Staff is seeking further direction on which, if any, of the concepts to advance to the next stage.
BACKGROUND
On October 10, 2017, the City Council gave staff direction to investigate the feasibility of installing a skatepark in Dominguez Park. Funding for the project was included in the FY 2018-19 capital budget in the amount of $50,000. On July 10, 2018, the City Council approved a contract with Geo-Advantec, Inc. in the amount of $19,800 for geotechnical investigation to determine the suitability of the site for development. On December 4, 2018 the City Council heard a presentation on the results of the investigation and the feasibility and costs of developing a skatepark at Dominguez Park. The investigation determined that, while technically feasible, the cost to develop a skatepark at Dominguez Park was prohibitive due to extraordinary foundation requirements of building on top of the underlying landfill. The Council motion included direction that alternative sites be explored for both cost and feasibility of construction.
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