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2 The Efland Cheeks Park Committee met on three occasions between September 24 and October 29 to develop its report. The Committee used background information about the park along with astaff-generated Opportunities and Constraints report to explore issues, identify needs and discuss potential facilities. A summary of the Committee's meetings and the Opportunities and Constraints report are included as appendices to the Committee report. In summary, the Committee recommends that the following facilities be constn~cted in Phase 2 of the park (the list was generated based on priorities, available funds, and site limitations such as impervious surfaces): • A second picnic shelter • Lighting of the existing playing field • Lighting of the walking track around the playing field • A paved ADA-accessible trail linking the existing community center to the picnic shelter • %2-mile of nature trails in the northern portion of the park, linking to adjacent Richmond Hills subdivision open spaces • Relocation of existing playground equipment In addition to these recommendations, the Committee also discussed two additional items that were not resolved. The Committee asked the Board to consider two additional actions that the group felt should be addressed during the Phase 2 construction: 1) addressing the potential use of the "northern field" area directly north of the school (proposed far discussion at a future BOCC/School Board meeting), and 2) further review by County staff of alternatives for the existing sediment basin. Members of the Committee will be present to answer questions and clarify recommendations as needed. Upon receipt of the report, and subsequent approval by the Board of facilities for Phase 2 of the park, staff would begin the pre-construction phase of the project, which includes developing construction drawings, receiving site plan approval, and developing construction bid documents. It is anticipated that these steps would be completed and a construction bid award ready for Board action approximately four months after Board approval. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There are no financial impacts in receipt of the report. The recommendations in the report propose facilities to be constructed with $250,000 in 2001 Parks and Open Space band funds for Phase 2 of the park. Of the amount for this project, $125,000 was appropriated in FY 2002-03 and the remaining $125,000 is programmed for appropriation in the current fiscal year. The estimated cost of the proposed facilities is projected to range from $231,000 - $297,000. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive the Committee report, thanking the Committee for its work, and provide feedback and direction to staff regarding the proposed Phase 2 facilities which staff can then incorporate into a draft site plan.