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<br />The existing trail system within the park needs replacement, there are drainage issues near the <br />basketball court that is causing the court to crack and deteriorate, the playground is also nearing the <br />end of life, and there are opportunities identified in the Park Master Plan (e.g. small picnic shelter, <br />picnic tables, and a barbeque grill) that could be implemented in the proposed project. With these <br />factors in mind and a potential funding source for the project, staff is working on a project that can be <br />bid and quoted over the winter and ready for the 2022 construction season. The scope of the <br />improvements would include: <br />• Replacement of bituminous trails <br />• Create ADA accessible playground container <br />• Upgrade playground equipment <br />• Upgrade playground surfacing <br />• Re-grade a small area to eliminate current water issues along the east entrance <br />• Add draintile around the basketball court <br />• Add a small picnic shelter with a barbeque <br />• Replace benches <br />• Consider solar trail lighting <br />Estimate Improvement Costs: <br />Trail Repair/Maintenance $130,000 <br />Playground Equipment and Surfacing $300,000 <br />Picnic Shelter (Shelter, Concrete, Installation) $70,000 <br />Lighting $15,000 <br />Basketball Court Resurfacing $3,500 <br />Bike Racks $1,500 <br />Estimated Total Costs $520,000 <br /> <br />If this project continues to move forward, staff will be working with potential playground vendors on <br />design and grant opportunities similar to the Spooner Park project. One of the grants has a deadline of <br />November 2. With the deadline quickly approaching, staff is proposing to utilize an online survey tool <br />and host a neighborhood meeting at the park to get feedback from not only the Parks & Recreation <br />Commission on playground designs, colors, additional amenities, etc, but from the neighbors and <br />community on what they would like to see in their next park. <br />SOURCE OF FUNDS <br />Since this park is within a Qualified Census Tract 421.01, the recommendation to consider would be <br />utilizing American Rescue Plan Act funds for the improvements. <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />Direct staff to continue to move forward with the Rondeau Park Improvements and work on <br />playground equipment options and explore potential grant opportunities. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />• Rondeau Park Description & Inventory (2018 Park System Master Plan) <br />• Draft Rondeau Park Upgrade Plan Sheet <br />