HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11-19; Parks & Recreation Commission; 1107-4; Receipt of Donation Friends of Carrillo Ranch IncPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
AB#1107-4
MTG. DATE: 111/19/07
STAFF: | CALARCO
RECEIPT OF DONATION FROM
THE FRIENDS OF CARRILLO RANCH, INC.
Q INFO
ACTION
RECOMMENDED ACTION :
Receive donation and recommend acceptance by the City Council.
ITEM EXPLANATION :
Earlier this year, staff was approached by Alan Kindle and George Wooldridge from the Friends
of Carrillo Ranch, Inc. with a proposal to design, build, and donate a series of signs intended to
clearly identify the many historic buildings, features, and trails that are of interest to visitors
touring the park.
Using the Leo Carrillo Ranch Park Master Plan Historic Ranch Identification Sign
recommendations as a guide, George Wooldridge ingeniously designed two different sign
prototypes from which staff was able to choose.
The custom built signs were crafted from 28x6" rough cut planks with sawn wood sides, and the
lettering was routed by hand. The recessed letters were painstakingly hand painted by Friends'
Board members, and a finish paint application provided a fitting antique appearance. To
complete the process, the signs were attached to a 4"x4" post and anchor—complete and ready
for installation by staff.
In all, 24 signs were constructed to identify the historic Hacienda, Deedie's House, and the Dawn
Redwood Interpretive Trail just to name a few locations. George Wooldridge and members of the
Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc. generously devoted more than 150 hours of volunteer time
designing, constructing, and painting the signs. In addition, the Friends donated $500 for the
acquisition of materials and supplies used to create the signs.
The City of Carlsbad is committed to building strong community through volunteer projects such
as this, and the Recreation Department wishes to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of
George Wooldridge and the generosity of the Friends of Carrillo Ranch. The signs are an
important addition and will make a substantial improvement to the Ranch's overall interpretive
program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The donation of materials, supplies and combined hours of volunteer service (at $21.06 per
hour) represents an approximate $3,659 savings to the City's general fund.
EXHIBITS:
1. Identification sign photos
EXHIBIT