I. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has no formal recommendation at this time. This item is informational only and a proposed map is attached.
II. BACKGROUND:
This was a future agenda item brought forward by Councilman Singleton.
III. DISCUSSION:
Benches located around major thoroughfares can improve quality of life for citizen utilizing those thoroughfares for recreation as well as necessity. Staff has identified locations that they feel would be best suited to this endeavor. These locations are in no way final, but rather selected to represent what we felt were along major paths of travel and within areas that either the City already has the right of way or felt that permission would easily be granted. These places include points of interest such as parks, schools, landscaped areas, and etc. These benches may be an allowable expense of ARPA funds as the promote healthy living, getting community members outdoors and walking.
Staff will bring this item back for discussion at a later date.
Staff asks that, in the meantime, Council review the attached map and be prepared to discuss the locations once this item is brought back for discussion.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
None
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
Prices on park benches can widely vary based on design. Ranging approximately $500.00 for simple designs to $1,000 for more robust designs. Concrete pads and accessibility may be required for each location which will incur an additional cost. |