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• REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: __April 8, 1996 Requested By: Stephen L_ Barr Department: Parks & Recreation Report 520 Resolution X Ordinance Exhibits: 1. Ordinance 96-2099 -Consider Approva/ or Other Action Regarding an Ordinance Authorizing and Approving the City Manager to Accept Donation of the Remainder of the Brookg/en Parksite to the City of La Porte for Park Purposes SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City of La Porte has been approached by the Brookglen Community Improvement Association regarding their donation of a 3.77 acre tract of land in the Brookglen subdivision, being Reserve I, Block 8, Brookglen, Section 2 (replat), also known as Brookglen Park. On February 21, 1996 Council held a special workshop to hear a presentation regarding the proposed acquisition of the park area. The proposed park contains a City owned Recreation Center that was a joint project between the Association and the City. In addition, there is a swimming pool facility, a playground area, a 20 vehicle parking lot, and approximately two acres of open park space. The entire park area, except a small portion located within a Harris County Flood Control District easement, and a Houston Lighting & Power easement, is surrounded by a perimeter fence. Should the proposed Ordinance be approved, the area would be designated as dedicated parkland. Under the proposed Ordinance, the City will assume responsibility for debt in the current amount of Thirteen Thousand Dollars (513,000.00) from a loan taken by the Association to refurbish the swimming pool. The City has agreed to replace the damaged perimeter fencing; to replace a portion of the playground equipment that is in poor condition or does not meet current standards for such equipment; to renovate the pool house facility to meet A.D.A. standards at a later date; and other considerations which are reasonable and proper. The estimated cost of these repairs/improvements is Nineteen Thousand, Two Hundred Dollars (519,200.001, which calculates to a total cost of Thirty Two Thousand, Two Hundred Dollars (532,200.00). Funds were budgeted in the amount of Forty Thousand Dollars (540,000.00) in the FY 95-96 capital budget for a park in the northwest area of the City of La Porte. The Brookglen Community Improvement Association has approved the proposed donation at a special called meeting. Staff recommends the approval of Ordinance 96-2099 which provides for assumption of ownership by the City of La Porte, of land to be known as Brookglen Park and establishes said park as dedicated parkland. Action Required by Council: Consider approval of Ordinance 96-2099 which provides for assumption of ownership by the City of La Porte, of land to be known as Brookglen Park and establishes said park as dedicated parkland. Availability of Funds: General Fund ~ Capital Improvement Other Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Account Number: 015-718-520-100 Funds Available: YES Approved for City Council Agenda: ~6Q~c 1 ~~e~-ems 4- ~i ~~t Robert T. Herrera, Date City Manager NO