Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2007-498

Sponsor: Council Member Alvarez:

Date of Introduction: April 24, 2007

Committee(s) of Reference: F; ECID

Date of Analysis: April 27, 2007

Type of Action: Appropriation; CIP Amendment

Bill Summary: This ordinance appropriates $200,000 from the Council District 11 Excise Tax Revenue Bond account for the Fanning Island Park design/build project in Council District 11. The design/build project includes walk/exercise path, playscape, pavilion, picnic facilities and parking. The bill amends the 2006-2011 Five Year Capital Improvement Program, approved by ordinance 2006-789-E, for the “Fanning Island Park” project. The funds will carryover from Fiscal Year to Fiscal Year and the Department of Parks, Recreation, Entertainment & Conservation is designated to oversee funding the project.

Background Information: The site for Fanning Island Park is located on Heckscher Drive. Once the funds are appropriated for this project, Parks & Recreation will request bids of the items and award the bid to the contractor with the most creative and functional design. Other items in the design/build project include fencing, irrigation, landscaping, grills, trash receptacles and shade structures.

Policy Impact: Parks, Recreation, Entertainment & Conservation Department

Fiscal Impact: This bill appropriates $200,000 in Council District 11 Bond funds

Analyst: Jackson