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Department Approval <br />MEQUEST FOR, COUNCIL ACTION <br />Date: 3/17/08 <br />Item No.: 7.f <br />City Manager Approval <br />Item Description: Authorization for the 2008 PIP Program <br />BACKGROUND <br />2 In 1990, the City Council established the Park Improvement Program (PIP). The goals for the PIP are: <br />6 , 1. To increase the aesthetics of all Roseville parks. <br />44 2. To make upgrades to park facilities and amenities with the goal to reduce daily maintenance <br />5 needs. <br />3. To bring all park facilities up to city code and to meet recognized safety standards in all city <br />7 parks. <br />4. To insure that all parks are used to their fullest potential while protecting natural resources and <br />open space. <br />0 5. To repair and replace any park facilities and related amenities that is in need of repair because <br />of their age and condition. <br />2 6. To make upgrades, enhancements and replacements without incurring unusual costs for <br />rehabilitation or redevelopment. <br />7. To make improvements based on the most up-to-date professional standards. <br />5 <br />The PIP process is as follows: <br />7 1. All improvements will meet the latest appropriate safety requirements, municipal and state <br />codes and professional standards. <br />2. Staff will review proposed work with the Parks and Recreation Commission. <br />20 3. Improvements will be designed to meet required standards and minimize and/or reduce <br />2 maintenance procedures currently required. <br />22 4. The majority of the reconstruction labor will be contracted allowing park maintenance staff to <br />2 31' concentrate on regular maintenance concerns. <br />2,4 5. Standard procedures will be used for drawing specifications, advertising for bids, receiving <br />25 quotes and awarding contracts. <br />26 POLICY OBJECTIVE <br />27 1. The City previously made a substantial investment that needs to be protected and enhanced. <br />28 2. PIP monies will be spent to redevelop present park facilities rather than construct entirely new <br />2 projects. <br />3. Projects will be recommended by staff, reviewed and referred by the Parks and Recreation <br />Commission and adopted by the City Council. <br />ZZOMIN <br />