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m V. I (Cq •V. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION 'A. <9 DATE: September % ITEM NO. Department Approval: Name Gregory A. Gappa Title Director of Public Services Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: Administrator's Report Item Description: Crystal Bay Park Irrigation System A recent project was completed to add additional topsoil in Crystal Bay Park. Excess material from construction projects was used for the completion of this project. This area is the site of the old City Hall and Public Works Buildings. There have been problems with the establishment of landscaping trees and shrubs in this area because of lack of a convenient water source. In conjunction with this project to add additional topsoil. City staff was instructed to obtain cost estimates for additional faucets, or an irrigation system to provide for adequate watering of the new turf and landscaping. We have obtained cost estimates for this work. The estimated cost for the installation of an irrigation system to cover the entire area is approximately $8,000 dependant on the available capacity of the existing well. A more reasonable option would be to install three faucets along the edge of the field to allow for easier sprinkling of this area. These would be inground faucets installed in an enclosure flush with the ground surface. The estimated cost for this work from Evergreen Sprinkler Company is $1,500. Evergreen Sprinkler is the contractor installing the golf course irrigation system. The first year of turf establishment is important and may require more sprinkling. After initial turf establishment the amount of sprinkling required should be less, and these additional faucets should be adequate for maintenance of the turf and landscaping. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to authorize the installation of piping and three additional faucets in Crystal Bay Park by Evergreen Sprinkler Company at a cost of $1,500. i