Recommendation Concerning the Reallocation of Capital Improvement Program Funds - Michael E. Rhodes, Parks and Recreation Director
That the Board approve the reallocation of funds from the Capital Improvement Program – Park Development Project to fund other priority projects, totaling $360,000, as follows:
TO:
Description
District
Amount
Description of Project
Brosnaham Athletic Park
5
$230,000
The addition of one regulation-sized soccer field to this park will provide extra field space to facilitate local youth recreation sports programming, county-operated adult sports programming, along with special events and/or tournaments.
Old Ensley School Park
3
$80,000
Installation of a new walking track and basketball court to enhance the existing amenities at Old Ensley School Park.
Walnut Hill Community Center and Park
5
$50,000
Installation of a new pavilion to enhance the existing amenities at Walnut Hill Community Center and Park.
Escambia County Parks and Recreation staff requests the Board’s approval to transfer $360,000 from the Park Development project to the projects as described below:
TO:
Description
District
Amount
Description of Project
Brosnaham Athletic Park
5
$230,000
The addition of one regulation-sized soccer field to this park will provide extra field space to facilitate local youth recreation sports programming, county-operated adult sports programming, along with special events and/or tournaments.
Old Ensley School Park
3
$80,000
Installation of a new walking track and basketball court to enhance the existing amenities at Old Ensley School Park.
Walnut Hill Community Center and Park
5
$50,000
Installation of a new pavilion to enhance the existing amenities at Walnut Hill Community Center and Park.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
No budgetary impact occurs. Funding is currently available in Fund 352, "Local Option Sales Tax III", Account 350229.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
N/A
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
Scheduling and prioritization of capital improvement projects is at the discretion of the Board.