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� <br />Department Approval <br />/ <br />r <br />Item Description <br />l�'�, <br />Jy <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Authorization for the 2009 PIP Program <br />Date: 2/23/09 <br />Item No.: 7.h <br />City Manager Approval <br />� / <br />BACKGROUND <br />In 1990, the City Council established the Park Improvement Program (PIP). The goals for the program are: <br />1. To increase the aesthetics of all Roseville parks. <br />2. To make upgrades to park facilities and amenities with the goal to reduce daily maintenance <br />needs. <br />3. To bring all park facilities up to city code and to meet recognized safety standards in all city <br />parks. <br />4. To insure that all parks are used to their fullest potential while protecting natural resources and <br />5 <br />� <br />7 <br />open space. <br />To repair and replace any park facilities and related amenities that is in need of repair because <br />of their age and condition. <br />To make upgrades, enhancements and replacements without incurring unusual costs for <br />rehabilitation or redevelopment. <br />To make improvements based on the most up-to-date professional standards. <br />The PIP process is as follows: <br />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 />3. Improvements will be designed to meet required standards and minimize and/or reduce <br />maintenance procedures currently required. <br />4. The maj ority of the reconstruction labor will be contracted allowing park maintenance staff to <br />concentrate on regular maintenance concerns. <br />5. Standard procedures will be used for drawing specifications, advertising for bids, receiving <br />quotes and awarding contracts. <br />Since 1990, the funding levels of the Park Improvement Program has diminished and have allowed for only <br />Page 1 of 4 <br />