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General Services Department recommending the Board receive and file status report pertaining to the implementation of a pilot program for skatepark operations.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: None
Background: On August 21, 2007, Agenda Item 23, staff presented the Board with three alternatives for the implementation of a Skatepark Management Plan. Staff received direction to return to the Board in three months with a status report regarding the implementation of a pilot program, for skatepark operations, based on Alternative B. Elements of Alternative B included making repairs to the facility and building together with recruiting for an extra help Park Operations Assistant to monitor the facility and collect fees.
Status:
New signs were placed at the facility but stolen within a few days. The signs will not be placed again until a Supervisor is in place, and the signs will be displayed from inside of the building (in the window).
Staff inventoried the facility and noted that the following repairs, which are needed as a result of vandalism, would be necessary in order to implement the management plan:
· Replace air conditioner (window unit)
· Replace section of chain link perimeter fence
· Replace bathroom sink
· Install new locks on building doors
· Hang new drywall throughout the building
· Replace broken glass
· Paint building interior
· Make miscellaneous concrete repairs to park
· Install new signs with hours of operation and rules
· Purchase and install cash register
Staff has estimated the cost for materials to complete the repairs at $1,200. The Rotary Club, who helped build the park, has agreed to assist in funding park improvements. The Rotary club expressed interest in funding material costs only, not labor. Labor costs are estimated at 40-60 hours for a Building Maintenance Worker II.
The initial recruitment for the extra help Parks Operations Assistant resulted in a failed recruitment. A new search was initiated, and the position was advertised. The Human Resources Department provided General Services with a new rate and refer list in late November. Interviews will be conducted after January 1. The General Services Department has sufficient savings to fund the extra-help position.
Staff is working with County Counsel and Risk Management to establish procedures for collection of fees and maintaining liability release forms.
Action to be taken following Board approval: Receive and file report together with implementation of further direction as may be provided by Board.
Contact:Jordan Postlewait, Manager of Airports, Parks and Grounds
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