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AGENDA ITEM <br />Item No.: 6 Date: March 13, 2017 <br />Item Description: Saga Hills Park Improvement Project <br />Presenter: Adam T. Edwards Agenda Public Works Director/ <br />Public Work Director/City Engineer Section: City Engineer's Report <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of this item is to gain Council Approval to proceed with the Saga Hills <br />Improvement project. <br />2. Background. The Park Commission identified Saga Hills as a focus park for 2016 and 2017. After <br />engagements with the local residents and historical research, the Saga Hills subcommittee recommended a <br />set of improvements for the park. (See Exhibit B for background presentation) At the March 3rd, 2017 <br />meeting the Park Commission voted 7-0 to forward the project to the City Council for approval. <br />3. Project Scope The scope of work for the improvement project includes clearing trees from and <br />planting the hilltop area with native grasses; installing trail and information signs; installing two benches <br />and installing trail gates. See Exhibit A for draft plans. <br />4. Cost. The estimated cost for the project is $36,780. <br />5. Funding. This project would be funded through the Park Fund. The Park Fund Balance is projected <br />to be $808,863 at the End of 2017 if this project is approved. <br />6. Staff Recommendation. I recommend that Council approve the proposed project. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve the Saga Hills Improvement project for up to $36,780. <br />Exhibit <br />A. Saga Hills Plans <br />B. Saga Hills Background <br />Prepared By: <br />Reviewed By: <br />71F— <br />Approved By: D5^ <br />