11-15-11 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors

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PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS FISCAL YEAR 2011 -12 Playground Replacement and Beautification Project Number: To be determined Fiscal Year 11 -12 $105,000 Bay Oaks Park does not have a playground because the old Bayshore Elementary School was located directly across the street from the park, which had a substantial playground. When Hurricane Ike destroyed the school and playground, they were removed, leaving the community with no playground. Creekmont Park playground was installed in 2000 and is in need of replacement. The park has had drainage problems and needs landscape improvements to bring it up to the playground and beautification standards for the La Porte Park System. This project will provide new playgrounds, fencing, tree planting, landscaping and other amenities at these two parks. La Porte Dog Park Project Number: To be determined Fiscal Year 11 -12 $45,000 Dog parks have become a much desired dog exercise and social meeting place for both dogs and their owners. Other cities in the area, including Houston, Baytown, Deer Park, Pasadena, etc. have provided dog parks for their citizens. This project will develop the area to the south and east of the Wave Pool, in Little Cedar Bayou Park, as a dog park. The project will consist of clearing and brush removal, installation of fencing, containment areas, trash bag dispensers, and water for use by dogs and their owners. Lomax Park Improvements Project Number: To be determined Fiscal Year 11 -12: $1,200,000 Lomax Park is home to the La Porte Livestock Show and Rodeo Association (LPLSRA). The park was also, for many years, home to the La Porte Girl's Softball Association. In 1999 the Little Cedar Bayou Girl's Softball home was established and the LPLSRA inherited the old softball concession stand, storage facility and restrooms. This project will replace the existing restroom /concession building and include storage and meeting space for the community. New fencing, bleachers, announcer's stand, landscaping, and other amenities will provide improved service capability at the park that will meet the needs of the Lomax community for many years to come.