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MTG. 6/24/97 SAFETY CENTER SKATEBOARD
PARK ALTERNATIVES DEPT. CSD
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SECOMMENDED ACTION:
If Council concurs, adopt Resolution No. g%*?f authorizing funding for the development of a skateboard park at the Public Safety and Service Center.
ITEM EXPLANATION During the June 10, 1997 meeting, Council received a report from the skateboard committee. After considerable public input and Council discussion, the Council recommended to focus efforts to develop a skateboard facility at the Public Safety and Service Center. Consequently, staff was directed to return with additional information relating to alternative site locations at the Safety Center and cost estimates for its construction.
Although the attached report (Exhibit 2) outlines in greater detail two (2) alternative site locations and cost estimates, staff is recommending the development of a skateboard parkon the southern portion of the Safety Center. The site is identified as Alternative #I in the attached report and is located between the parking area for the Conference Center and immediately behind (east 09 the Fire Station.
A secondary, alternative location for development of a skateboard park is located on the
ball field which is centrally located on the site. However, due to displacement issues, staff is not recommending this location.
FISCAL IMPACT In formulating development costs, it should be noted that the costs of both alternatives are estimates onfy based on today’s industry standards. The actual cost will depend on more detailed grading information and the bidding environment. With that in mind, staff has prepared the following development cost estimates for each alternative:
Alternative #1 (East of Fire Station) $330,000
Alternative #2
(Ball Field) $265,000
If Council concurs, the Finance Department recommends that funds to finance the
development of the skateboard park be transferred from the General Fund Balance to the General Capital Construction Fund. Currently, the General Fund Balance is approximately
$17,000,000.
EXHIBITS 1. Resolution No 97-z3 - --------* 2. Report to City Manager (Skateboard Park - Safety Center), June 17, 1997.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97-523
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUNDBALANCETOTHE
GENERAL CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND To FINANCE
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SKATEBOARD PARK AT THE
PUBLIC SAFETYAND SERVICE CENTER
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad desires to
develop a City-owned skateboard facility; and
WHEREAS, the City Council requested the assistance of
community volunteers in the form of committee proceedings to evaluate
and recommend alternative locations throughout the community to
develop a skateboard park; and
WHEREAS, the Council-appointed Skateboard Committee
submitted its report and recommendations to both the Parks and
Recreation Commission and City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council received the Committee Report on
June 10, 1997 and discussed their recommendations and heard public
testimony relative to the Committee recommendations; and
WHEREAS, after public input and Council discussion, the City
Council directed staff to further analyze the location of the Public Safety
and Service Center for the development of a skateboard facility; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed staff analysis of
alternative locations for a skateboard facility at the Safety Center,
including development costs.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Carlsbad as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City Council has authorized the development of a
skateboard park at the Public Safety and Service Center identified as
Alternative Site #l on the City Council Agenda Bill attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
3. That the City Council does hereby authorize the transfer of
$330,000 from the City’s General Fund Balance into the General Capital
Construction Fund and appropriate such funds to finance the
construction of a skateboard facility.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of
the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 24th , day of
June , 1997, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin, and Ha
NOES: None
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
&Jj..& ‘1 ALETHA L. RAbTENKRANZ, City Cbrk
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June 17,1997
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TO: CITY MANAGER
VIA: COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
FROM:RECREATlON SUPERINTENDENT
SKATEBOARD PARK - SAFETY CENTER
On June 10, 1997 the City Council recommended (3-l) to focus the development of a skateboard
facility at the Public Safety and Service Center. Accordingly, staff was directed to return to Council
with alternative locations at the Safety Center which could accommodate a skateboard park and
the costs associated with its development.
Although the Skateboard Committee originally recommended a 15,000 square foot skateboard
park at the Safety Center, that recommendation was made prior to a decision to fast track the
development of that site as part of Phase II of the Safety Center’s Community Services operations
center. Consequently, it is anticipated that Phase II construction will begin within the next several
years and therefore staff recommends that a skatepark should not be considered at that particular
site.
However, during committee proceedings, another location at the Safety Center was also
considered. For the purpose of additional site considerations as requested by Council, the
skateboard committees alternative location shall be identified as Alternative Site #I which is
located on the southern portion of the site between the fire station and the parking area for the
conference center.
The only other feasible alternative site at the Safety Center would be where the temporary ballfield
is located. For the purpose of this report, that location has been identified as Alternative #2.
The following information is provided relative to the development of a skateboard facility at these
two alternative locations (attached):
Alternative Site #I
l Total Size: 40,000 Sq. Ft.
l Development costs: (25,000 Sq. Ft. Skateboard surface)
Design
Grading
Concrete
Landscape
Fencing
Lighting
Water
Bleachers / Tool Bench
Grand Total
$50,000
$25,000
$150,000
$30,000
$15,000
$50,000
$5,000
$5,000
$330,000
H:ILIBRARYfWORDIKEN’S M&L 1997
SKATEPARK DEV-SAFETY CTR
EXHIBIT #I
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Alternative Site #2
l Total Size 103,000 Sq. Ft.
l Development Costs (25,000 Sq. Ft. Skateboard surface)
- Design
- Grading
- Concrete
- Landscape
- Fencing
- Lighting
$40,000
$10,000
$150,000
$15,000
$15,000
$35.000
Grand Total $265.000
Conclusion
The eventual development of a civic center complex has been anticipated at the Safety Center
location for a number of years. The current Master Plan identifies several structures located on
the existing ballfield site. Consequently, the development of a skateboard park at this location
would be temporary or would cause a change in the Master Plan development of the future civic
center structures. In addition, the ballfield currently experiences substantial use from the
community user groups during the late afternoon and on weekends. The site also has significant
noon-time activity from the industrial based population. Therefore, developing a skateboard facility
on the ballfield location at this time would create several displacement issues.
The current Safety Center Master Plan identifies the area considered for the Alternative #I
Skateboard Park as a future area for open space and parking, including a parking structure if
necessary. Staff considers this particular area more adaptable in terms of planning, design,
development, and subsequent multi-use potential (skatepark, open space, parking, etc.)
Recommendation
Staff is recommending that the Alternative #I location be considered as the site for the skateboard
facility. Although this site is more challenging in terms of planning, design, development and
costs, it offers greater potential and less impacts in terms of displacement issues.
Staff acknowledges the cost estimates of both alternatives have been formulated on the
conservative side. In all likelihood the actual development costs will be less, however the
fluctuation of actual costs verses estimates will depend primarily on grading costs and the bidding
environment.
If Council recommends funding the development of this facility, the Finance Department suggests
the transfer of funds from the General Fund Balance to the General Capital Construction Fund.
The General Fund balance is currently at $17,000,000.
KEN PRICE
Attachments
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Financial Management Director
Finance Director
H:ILIBRARYMIORD/KEN’S M&L 1997
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