HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-02-22; Parks & Recreation Commission; 0210-3; Leo Carrillo Ranch Informational Kiosk UpdatePARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
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MTG. DATE:2/22/10
STAFF: GRANSE
LEO CARRILLO RANCH INFORMATIONAL
KIOSK PROJECT UPDATE t ^
ACTION
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive a report and presentation from staff regarding the recently completed informational kiosk
at Leo Carrillo Ranch.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
In the Spring of 2009, staff at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park was approached by Eagle Scout
candidate Blake Campbell with a proposal to design and construct an informational kiosk to be
located in an area adjacent to the parking lot at Leo Carrillo Ranch.
Upon approval of the plans, a working schedule was presented to Parks and Recreation staff.
With the groundbreaking for the project beginning in July 2009, the structure began to take
shape. Over the next several weeks, Blake Campbell coordinated his efforts with the assistance
of other scouts, and enlisted the knowledge and expertise of Toolson Construction Company.
Materials and supplies donations totaled $50, and the value of the in-kind labor donation from
numerous volunteers is estimated at approximately $3,169 (using the City's established rate of
$23.65 per hour multiplied by 134 hours of service). The Eagle Scout project saved the City of
Carlsbad's General Fund an estimated $3,669 in goods and in-kind services.
Parks and Recreation Department staff is currently designing two interpretive panels to be
mounted on either side of the structure. These panels will provide visitors with history extending
from the Luiseno inhabitants through the present park period. Additionally, an enclosed bulletin
board will be installed to provide general information regarding upcoming events at Leo Carrillo
Ranch Historic Park.
The City of Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Department wishes to acknowledge the efforts and
dedication of Blake Campbell and Toolson Construction Company for their outstanding work on
the project. Letters of appreciation on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department have been
sent to those individuals and companies that participated in the project, and helped to make it a
success.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The donation of materials, supplies and combined hours of volunteer service represents an
estimated $3,669 savings to the City's General Fund.
EXHIBITS:
1. None.
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