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C.45

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation & Development Director
Date:	March 31, 2009

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Subject:

Allocation of Park Dedication Funds to Martinez Unified School District - Improvements to Las Juntas Elementary School Playground

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 03/31/2009

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Bob Calkins, 335-7220
cc:	Lyn Oco, Auditor Controller

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: March 31, 2009
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to issue a warrant in the amount of $38,850 to the Martinez Unified School District from Park Dedication Trust Fund account No. 8136 420832001 to finance the purchase and installation of a playground shade structure at the Las Juntas Elementary School located at 4105 Pacheco Blvd.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None (100% Park Dedication Trust Account).

BACKGROUND:

The Martinez Unified School District (the District) requests park dedication funds to finance the installation of a shade structure at Las Juntas Elementary School located at 4105 Pacheco Boulevard in the unincorporated County. It is the policy of the County to utilize park dedication funds to meet local park needs. Staff has determined that this request is consistent with that policy and is consistent with the District’s plan to improve the recreation area at Las Juntas which is used by the students and residents of the surrounding neighborhoods.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

The recreation area at Las Juntas consists of an open play field, a large play structure, a quarter-mile running track, and basketball court. Not only is the recreation area used by students during the school year, but according to the District, many community members walk the track in the early mornings, evenings and on weekends; the basketball courts are frequently busy with neighborhood pick-up games; and the play structure is used by children during non-school hours. In addition, the large play field is used by the Heritage Soccer Association. The District has re-stated its commitment to continue to provide community access to this recreation area during all non-school hours.

The District proposes to install a 30x50 feet shade structure to cover the existing play structure. This structure, which is pre-approved by the Department of State Architect, will provide much needed shade and protection during inclement weather. The District has received a bid in the amount of $38,850 that includes the cost of the structure and installation. If the Board approves this request, the project is expected to take two months to complete and the balance in the Park Dedication account (32001) will be approximately $38,000.