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M E M O R A N D U M
September 29, 2010
TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
FROM: Chris Tribble, Director of Community Services
Approve SPDC Matching Funds request from Keep Southlake
SUBJECT:
Beautiful for Liberty Garden courtyard enhancements in the
amount of $2,350
Action Requested
: City Council approval of a SPDC Matching Funds request
from Keep Southlake Beautiful in the amount of $2,350 for
the construction of additional courtyard area in Liberty
Garden. The total cost of the project is $4,700.
Background
Information
: In October 2009, Parks Board recommended approval and
SPDC and City Council approved a SPDC Matching Funds
request from Keep Southlake Beautiful in the amount of
$8,000 ($16,000 total project cost) for the construction of
landscape beds in the Liberty Garden Dorothy Wood
Education Center at Bicentennial Park.
Keep Southlake Beautiful has been working with staff on
plans to expand the courtyard area to include additional
construction of planter beds and landscaping of the existing
courtyard area. The enlarged courtyard area on the west
side of Liberty Garden will provide more area for group
functions.
The landscape plan includes excavation of existing material,
raising the height of the existing wall, installing a planter wall
around the existing tree, installing base material, sand, brick
pavers and clean up.
Financial
Considerations
: At the end of FY 2010, an unencumbered balance of
$263,246.70 remained in the SPDC Matching Funds
account. During the FY 2011 budget process, an additional
$250,000 in SPDC Matching Funds was approved, resulting
in an available balance of $513,246.70.
If the current request for $2,350 from KSB is granted, an
unencumbered balance of $510,896.70 would remain in the
FY 2011 Matching Funds budget.
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Meeting Date – October 5, 2010
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Strategic Link
: This item is linked to the City’s Strategy Map related to the
focus area of Quality Development and Partnerships and
Volunteerism and meets the corporate objectives to Provide
Attractive and Unique Spaces for Enjoyment of Personal
Interests and Actively Promote Opportunities for
Partnerships and Volunteer Involvement.
Citizen Input/
Board Review
: Parks and Recreation Board reviewed and recommended
approval (6-0) at the August 9, 2010 regular meeting.
SPDC and City Council will consider this item at their
October 5, 2010 meetings.
Legal Review
: N/A
Alternatives
: Alternatives may include the following:
City Council approval as presented
City Council approval with input as desired
City Council decision not to recommend approval
Supporting
Documents
: Include the following:
Proposed Site Location for Planter Beds
SPDC Matching Funds Request Form
Staff
Recommendation
: City Council approve SPDC Matching Funds request from
Keep Southlake Beautiful for Liberty Garden courtyard
enhancements in the amount of $2,350 ($4,700 total cost of
project).
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Meeting Date – October 5, 2010
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Liberty Garden Courtyard
Proposed Planter Bed Expansion Site
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Meeting Date – October 5, 2010
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Existing Planter Beds
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
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