2002-10-28 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting

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e . REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Requested By: N/A Agenda Date Requested: October 28 2002 ADDroDriation Stephen Barr . Department: Account Number: Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X Amount Budgeted: -0- Exhibits: ()rriin::mcp. Amount Requested: Exhibits: Agreement Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In September, the City was approached by Harris County regarding surplus funds for projects that could be quickly accomplished prior to the Harris County deadline for fund expenditures in April 2003, Staff submitted 2 projects that were subsequently conditionally approved. totaling $250,000, The agreement before you with Harris County is for a playground project at Little Cedar Bayou Park. The playground will provide recreation for special populations and other children who access the Little Cedar Bayou Park. Harris County will obtain the playground and install it through the RFP process. The City will provide administrative oversight for the project through force account efforts, Funding for the project in the amount of $100,000 will be provided by Harris County Community Development Block Grant money. The City is not required to provide any capital expenditure for this project, however, the City will commit $25,000 budgeted in the FY 02-03 Capital Improvement budget for additional improvements to park service equipment and trail improvements at Little Cedar Bayou Park, Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council consider approval of the proposed Agreement between the City of La Porte and Harris County for Little Cedar Bayou Park Improvements Project. Action Required by Council: Consider approval of the Agreement as described above. Availability of Funds: General Fund WaterlWastewater ~ Capital Improvement _ General Revenue Sharing Escrow Funds N/A Account Number: 015-9892-???-1100 Funds Available: --1L- YES NO /(J~k. . John E. Joerns, Acting City Manager Date