Item 10CCity of Southlake, Texas
MEMORANDUM
February 22, 2005
TO: Shana Yelverton, Acting City Manager
FROM: Malcolm Jackson, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Matching Funds Request for BooBoo's Buddies in the Amount of $12,500 for the
proposed Dog Park in Bob Jones Park
Action Requested: Council approval of matching funds request for Boo -Boo's Buddies in the
amount of $12,500 for proposed Dog Park in Bob Jones Park.
Background
Information: The Park Board recently approved a site location for a Dog Park in Bob Jones
Park at the January 10, 2005, meeting. Since the plan requires no formal Site
Plan approval through Planning and Zoning Commission or the City Council,
the next item requiring public approval is for Matching Funds in the amount of
$12,500 requested by BooBoo's Buddies, the local dog park fundraising entity.
A summary of the funding is as follows:
The total estimated construction cost of the Dog Park: $55,000
Approved FY 04 -05 SPDC hinds: $30,000
Total funds raised by Boo -Boo's Buddies: $12,500
Remainder requested through Matching Funds: $12,500
Staff has included a cost estimate with this memo that details the expected
expenditures and which ones would be recommended as Matching Funds
items. This breakdown is similar to the one proposed when the CIP was
approved for FY 04 -05. Basically, the existing SPDC funds would cover
construction of the fencing and gates and Matching Funds (and BooBoo's
Buddies funds) would provide for all of the amenities.
Financial
Considerations: BooBoo's Buddies has raised approximately $12,500 toward dog park
construction. Staff estimates the roughly two -acre park, with black wrought
iron fencing (or equivalent material), gates, a water fountain and pet fountain,
benches, shade structures, and utilities to cost approximately $55,000. SPDC
CIP funding has been approved at $30,000, leaving the remaining cost for
amenity features to be borne by fundraising.
Financial Impact: Dog parks are generally sustained by the patrons who attend them, with
relatively minor seasonal maintenance to be expected. Additionally, the non-
profit group BooBoo's Buddies' annual event is expected to raise
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approximately $6,000 per year for assistance with maintenance and
improvement costs.
Citizen Input/
Board Review:
o SPDC considered this request immediately prior to the Council meeting.
o Park Board recommendation (8 -0) to approve Matching Funds in the
amount of $12,500 for BooBoo's Buddies at the February 17, 2005,
meeting
o Park Board approved site location for Dog Park in loop road area at Bob
Jones Park on January 10, 2005.
o Park Board discussion directed staff to pursue Bob Jones Park location
north of north pond in March of 2004.
o Personal interviews with neighbors north of Southlake Sports Complex in
December of 2003 — largely unsupportive of a dog park in this location.
o Personal interviews with neighbors adjacent to Liberty Park in
Sheltonwood in December of 2003 — largely unsupportive of a dog park in
this location.
Legal Review: Not applicable
Alternatives: Alternatives include approval as requested or to a lesser degree.
Supporting
Documents: (1) Matching Funds Request Form
(2) Aerial view of currently proposed site for Dog Park
(3) Preliminary cost estimates for Dog Park
Staff
Recommendation: Council approval of Matching Funds in the amount of $12,500 for proposed
Dog Park at Bob Jones Park.
Shana Yelverton, Acting City Manager
March 1, 2005
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City of Southlake, Texas
PROJECT MATCHING FUNDS REQUEST FORM
Project Name: BooBoo's Buddies — Dog Park Development
Contact Person: Jan Ekonomv
Mailing Address: 907 Midland Creek Drive
City: Southlake State: TX ZIP: 76092 Day Phone: 817 -798 -3029
Night Phone: 817 -421 -1440 Fax Number: 972 - 405 -7498
Additional Contact Person: Wendy Lehane Day Phone
817 -329 -8299
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
BooBoo's Buddies is a local organization whose objective is to raise funds and awareness for
the development and maintenance of a dog park in Southlake. The purpose of a dog park is to
provide social and recreational opportunities for pet owners and their dogs within a controlled
environment that allows off leash opportunities. In collaboration with the Southlake Parks and
Recreation Department, the BooBoo's Buddies organization has held 2 pet event fundraisers
that have raised about $12,500. A site plan at Bob Jones park has been approved by the park
board, and BooBoo's Buddies is requesting matching funds to complete funding for the project.
Proposed Start Date: May 2005 Projected Completion Date: July 2005
Projected Cost: $55,000 Amount of Funds Requested: $12,500
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Aerial View of Proposed Dog Park
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PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES FOR DOG PARK
Item Description
Units
Per Unit
Total
Powder coated black aluminum fencing
1,688 if
$18.00
$30,000.00
Water /pet fountains
2
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
Tables / benches
5
$800.00
$4,000.00
Shade structures
4
$15,000.00
$15,000.00
Utilities (extend water, electric) and landscaping
Bulk
$4,000.00
$4,000.00
Clearing and grubbing of site underbrush (by city)
Bulk
N/A
$0.00
TOTAL
$55,000
Italics: Items proposed as Matching Fund items