8.3.B. PRSR 08-10-2005Item # 8.3.B.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Bill Maertz, Director of Parks and Recreation
DATE: August 4, 2005
SUBJECT: Culvert Upgrade CR 77
ITEM
Use of $80,000 of park dedication funds for a culvert upgrade under CR 77.
BACKGROUND
Tiller Corporation is planning to install a culvert for their conveyors under CR 77.
Tiller will abandon this structure in approximately 15 years. There is an option for
the city to pay for a size upgrade to 12' by 14' that would allow it to converted to a
pedestrian underpass. The cost of this upgrade is approximately $80,000. Staff is
investigating funding options, however the work is scheduled for completion in October,
and a commitment needs to be made soon.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
As the gravel mining area develops, CR 77 will become a very busy road and a tunnel under
this road will be an important pedestrian amenity. In addition, this investment now, will help
as a catalyst for future trail development in this corridor..
ACTION REQUESTED
Make recommendation to City Council to spend $80,000 in park dedication funds to
upgrade culvert under CR 77 so that it can be used as pedestrian underpass in the future.