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k" REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Date: 2/28/11 Item No.: 7. f City Manager Approval Item Description: Authorization for the 2011 PIP Program 11 BACKGROUND 2 In 1990, the City Council established the Park Improvement Program (PIP). The goals for the program are: 3 1. To increase the aesthetics of all Roseville parks. 4, 2. To make upgrades to park facilities and amenities with the goal to reduce daily maintenance 5 needs. 6 3. To bring all park facilities up to city code and to meet recognized safety standards in all city "7 parks. 8 4. To insure that all parks are used to their fullest potential while protecting natural resources and 9 open space. 110 5. To repair and replace any park facilities and related amenities that is in need of repair because 11 of their age and condition. 12 6. To make upgrades, enhancements and replacements without incurring unusual costs for 13 rehabilitation or redevelopment. 14, 7. To make improvements based on the most up-to-date professional standards. 15 The PIP process is as follows: 116 1. All improvements will meet the latest appropriate safety requirements, municipal and state 1 7 codes and professional standards. 11 111""'1�111 2. Staff will review proposed work with the Parks and Recreation Commission. 119 3. Improvements will be designed to meet required standards and minimize and/or reduce 20 maintenance procedures currently required. 21 4. The majority of the reconstruction labor will be contracted allowing park maintenance staff to 22 concentrate on regular maintenance concerns. 23 5. Standard procedures will be used for drawing specifications, advertising for bids, receiving 24, quotes and awarding contracts. 25 26 Since 1990, the funding level of the Park Improvement Program has diminished and has allowed for smaller 27 and limited projects and is as follows: 28 YEAR AMOUNT 29 1990-2003 $'2501000 30 2004 $ 174,000 31 2005 150,000 32 2006 $�1501000 Page I of 3