10 - Park ImprovementsPARKS PROGRAM DIRECTORY PROPOSED
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PARK PROJECT DIRECTORY
1201 Pageant Grounds Access Improvement Design D – 6
4402 Los Gatos Creekside Sports Park D – 8
4003 Oak Meadow Park Picnic Area #1 & #2 Renovation D –10
3803 Live Oak Manor Park Upgrades D –12
TRAIL PROJECT DIRECTORY
n/a No projects scheduled in current Capital Improvement Plan
PROPOSED PARKS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
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PROPOSED PARKS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
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PROJECT LOCATIONS
A Pageant Grounds Access Improvement Design
B Los Gatos Creekside Sports Park
C Oak Meadow Park Picnic Area #1 & #2 Renovation
D Live Oak Manor Park Upgrades
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PROGRAM SECTION DIRECTORY PAGE
1201 Pageant Grounds Access Improvement Design D – 6
4402 Los Gatos Creekside Sports Park D – 8
4003 Oak Meadow Park Picnic Area #1 & #2 Renovation D –10
3803 Live Oak Manor Park Upgrades D –12
PROPOSED PARKS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
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The Parks Program’s Park Improvement Projects section contains Capital Improvement Program projects that repair or
improve a Town park as the primary scope of work. Typical park improvement projects include parking lot, walkway,
basketball or tennis court resurfacing, and park equipment or facility upgrades.
The Parks Program section does not have ongoing programs; all projects are considered one-time projects. One-time park
improvement projects are prioritized based on health and safety issues, available funding sources, infrastructure impacts,
project costs, and community impacts.
State Park bond funds made available in 2000 and 2002 have funded many park projects in Los Gatos; however, these funds
are not ongoing. Los Gatos does have a Park Construction Tax Revenue as a designated funding source for the Parks
operating program budget; however, tax receipts are limited to approximately $11,000 per year, and are not sufficient for a
capital program. In addition to GFAR funding, grants, in-lieu fees, and CDBG funds are pursued and utilized for park
improvements when available.
PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS SUMMARY
Carryforward Projects
1201Pageant Grounds Access Improvement Design655,386 315,284 - - - - 970,670
4402Los Gatos Creekside Sports Park 69,511 2,930,489 - - - - 3,000,000 -
New Projects
4003OMP Picnic Areas #1 & #2 Renovation- 78,000 - - - - 78,000
3803Live Oak Manor Park ADA Upgrades- 140,000 - - - - 140,000
Total Park Improvement Projects724,897 3,463,773 - - - - 4,188,670
Expended
Through
2010/11Total Budgeted
2014/15
Budget
2015/16
Budget
2011/12
Budget &
Carryfwd*
2012/13
Budget
2013/14
Budget
* Total FY 2010/11 Carryforward $545,773
Unfunded Projects
• Civic Center Irrigation System Replacement & Upgrade
• Irrigation System Replacement & Upgrades, various parks
• Turf Renovations, various parks
• Oak Meadow Park Fencing Upgrades
• Oak Meadow Park Retaining Wall Replacement
• Live Oak Manor New Security Lighting
• Park Master Plan, various parks
PROPOSED PARKS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
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Project Name Pageant Grounds Access Improvement
Design
Project Number 831-1201
Department Parks & Public Works Project Manager Town Engineer: Kevin Rohani
Description This project will relocate the existing HVAC and other equipment which is adjacent to the Pageant
Grounds and construct site improvements to enhance pedestrian access from the new library to the
Pageant Grounds and Civic Center building.
Location The project is located at Pageant Grounds, behind the Civic Center building at the end of Villa
Avenue.
Project
Background
This project will be completed in three phases. Phase 1 relocated the existing HVAC cooling tower,
back-up generator and associated equipment from their current location in the Pageant Grounds to an
area behind the Civic Center building. Phase 2 will consist of site improvement work to improve
access from the new library to Pageant Grounds and create an enhanced and code compliant pedestrian
access to the grounds. Phase 3 will involve the construction of a pedestrian foot bridge from the upper
deck of the Civic Center building to Pageant Grounds.
This project will be completed in conjunction with the library building construction in order to
minimize construction impacts to neighborhood residents.
At this time, only funding for the design of Phases 1 and 2 has been identified. Construction of Phases
1 and 2 prior to completion of the new Library is a high priority. The Town has allocated CDBG funds
toward this phase. Phase 3 is not designed or programmed at this time.
Operating
Budget Impacts
Engineering staff time for design and oversight of this project is addressed in the FY 2011/12 operating
budget.
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Park Improvement Projects
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Project
Components &
Estimated
Timeline
Oct 2010 Project Design Design project and prepare plans, specifications, and cost
estimate
Nov 2010 Bid Process–
Phase 1 & 2
Obtain bids from licensed contractors and submit to Council
for approval
Dec 2010 Construction-
Phase 1 & 2
Begin construction of improvements
Dec 2011 Completion-
Phase 1 & 2
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2010/11
Estimated
2011/12
Budget
2012/13
Planned
2013/14
Planned
2014/15
Planned
2015/16
PlannedTotal Project
SOURCE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR- 509,716 315,284 - - - - 825,000
RDA8,963 56,037 - - - - - 65,000
GRANTS & AWARDS- - - - - - - -
TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS8,963 565,753 315,284 - - - - 890,000
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2010/11
Estimated
2011/12
Budget
2012/13
Planned
2013/14
Planned
2014/15
Planned
2015/16
PlannedTotal Project
USE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR
Salaries and Benefits- - - - - - - -
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses- 509,716 315,284 - - - - 825,000
TOTAL GFAR- 509,716 315,284 - - - - 825,000
RDA
Salaries and Benefits- - - - - - - -
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses8,963 56,037 - - - - - 65,000
TOTAL RDA8,963 56,037 - - - - - 65,000
TOTAL USE OF FUNDS8,963 565,753 315,284 - - - - 890,000
*Total FY 2010/11 Carryforward315,284$
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Project Name Los Gatos Creekside Sports Park Project Number 831-4402
Department Parks & Public Works Project Manager PPW Director: Todd Capurso
Description This project will construct a sports park with multi-use fields and other amenities for community
recreation and sports usage.
Location The project is located at 930 University Avenue.
Project
Background
The Town of Los Gatos has been in need of a public facility for recreation and sporting usage by the
community for many years. After evaluating a number of sites, the Town Council approved the
purchase of a property from Verizon Telephone Company located at 930 University Avenue to be
converted into a sports and recreation complex for the community. This property was the site of the
service maintenance yard for Verizon Telephone Company. The property was purchased by the Town
in 2009 and the process of development and design of the site began in FY 2010/11.
Town staff, in combination with a project consultant, developed a site master plan by soliciting use and
design concepts from the community during FY 2010/11. The recommended final plan will be
presented to the Parks Commission, Planning Commission, and Town Council for approval in Spring-
Summer 2011. Construction will be in the Winter 2011/12.
Operating
Budget Impacts
Town staff and consultant time for the development and design of this project will be funded by the
sale of Town owned property in Vasona Park to Santa Clara County in 2008.
PROPOSED PARKS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
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Project
Components &
Estimated
Timeline
Aug 2010 Design/Development The process of soliciting community input and developing
concepts for the sporting and recreational complex will begin.
Summer
2011
Master Plan Final project concept and design is approved by the Town
Council.
Fall 2011 Public Bid Process A contractor will be selected for construction of the facility
using the public bid process.
Winter
2011/2012
Construction Begins Construction will begin following the selection and Council
approval of a contractor.
Summer
2012
Park Completion The opening of the new facility is anticipated for Summer of
2012.
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2010/11
Estimated
2011/12
Budget
2012/13
Planned
2013/14
Planned
2014/15
Planned
2015/16
PlannedTotal Project
SOURCE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR (Transfer from Vasona Land Funds)- 69,511 2,930,489 - - - - 2,769,511
TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS- 69,511 2,930,489 - - - - 2,769,511
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2010/11
Estimated
2011/12
Budget
2012/13
Planned
2013/14
Planned
2014/15
Planned
2015/16
PlannedTotal Project
USE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR
Salaries and Benefits- - - - - - - -
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses- 69,511 2,930,489 - - - - 2,769,511
TOTAL GFAR- 69,511 2,930,489 - - - - 2,769,511
TOTAL USE OF FUNDS- 69,511 2,930,489 - - - - 2,769,511
*Total FY 2010/11 Carryforward230,489$
LOS GATOS CREEKSIDE SPORTS PARKProject 831-4402
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Project Name Oak Meadow Park Picnic Areas # 1 & #2
Renovation
Project Number 831-4003
Department Parks & Public Works Project Manager Parks & Facility Superintendent:
Christy Wolter
Description The project will retrofit existing playground equipment to meet current Americans with Disability Act
(ADA) and consumer product safety requirements, and replace fencing and barbeque pits in Picnic
Areas #1 and 2.
Location The project is located at Oak Meadow Park.
Project
Background
Oak Meadow Park is the most highly utilized park in Los Gatos. Due to its location and wide range of
recreational opportunities, the park attracts many individuals and organized groups. Park users are
able to enjoy the many different amenities the park has to offer such as playgrounds, picnic areas and
the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad. In addition to these regularly available activities, the park is also
home to several annual community events, including Shakespeare in the Park and Screen on the Green.
There have been numerous improvement projects at Oak Meadow Park over the past several years in
an effort to enhance the park’s aesthetics and improve its usability. These improvements have
included construction of the bandstand stage, turf repair and renovation, remodel of restrooms,
sidewalk and parking lot repairs, and the construction of an ADA accessible pathway.
As part of this project, the playground equipment at the park will be upgraded to address changes in
consumer product safety and ADA regulations. The picnic areas closest to the playground, Areas #1
and #2, will also be repaired to ensure safety and usability of these areas. The improvements at the
picnic areas include fence and bench repair, re-surfacing of concrete and sidewalks, and repair and/or
replacement of barbeque pits. These improvements will help ensure a clean, safe, and pleasant
experience for residents and organized groups.
Operating
Budget Impacts
Staff time for design and oversight of this project is addressed in the FY 2011/12 operating budget.
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Park Improvement Projects
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Project
Components &
Estimated
Timeline
Jul 2011 Design Development Develop construction specifications for picnic area and
playground repairs.
Oct 2011 Selection of
Contractor(s)
Select contractor(s) to perform repair work.
Nov 2011 Begin Construction Award contract(s) and begin repair work
Feb 2012 Completion
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2010/11
Estimated
2011/12
Budget
2012/13
Planned
2013/14
Planned
2014/15
Planned
2015/16
PlannedTotal Project
SOURCE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR- - 78,000 - - - - 78,000
TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS- - 78,000 - - - - 78,000
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2010/11
Estimated
2011/12
Budget
2012/13
Planned
2013/14
Planned
2014/15
Planned
2015/16
PlannedTotal Project
USE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR
Salaries and Benefits- - - - - - - -
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses- - 78,000 - - - - 78,000
TOTAL GFAR- - 78,000 - - - - 78,000
TOTAL USE OF FUNDS- - 78,000 - - - - 78,000
*Total FY 2010/11 Carryforward-$
OAK MEADOW PARK PICNIC AREAS # 1 & #2 RENOVATIONProject 831-4003
PROPOSED PARKS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
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Project Name Live Oak Manor Park Upgrades Project Number 831-3803
Department Parks & Public Works Project Manager Parks & Facility Superintendent:
Christy Wolter
Description This project includes paving the existing dirt pathway at Live Oak Manor Park, which extends between
Carlton Avenue and Lester Lane. Paving this pathway will ensure Americans with Disabilities (ADA)
compliance throughout the park and playground area. Additionally, new conduit and wiring will be
installed and the basketball court will be resurfaced.
Location The project is located at Live Oak Manor Park.
Project
Background
Over the past two years, Live Oak Manor Park has undergone an upgrade of playground equipment to
ensure compliance with the most recent ADA and consumer products safety regulations. The next step
in this process is to provide a paved pathway through the park, and to the playground area. The
existing dirt pathway from Carlton Avenue to Lester Lane provides limited accessibility; a new paved
pathway will meet ADA compliance requirements.
Last, the basketball court is in need of repair due to cracks in the concrete. The electrical upgrades will
also be completed, providing energy efficient park lighting.
Operating
Budget Impacts
Staff time for design and oversight of this project is addressed in the FY 2011/12 operating budget.
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Project
Components &
Estimated
Timeline
Nov 2011 Design Specifications Complete project design specifications
Mar 2012 Award Contract Selection of contractor through public bid process and
Council award of contract.
May 2012 Construction Begin construction.
Jul 2012 Completion
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2010/11
Estimated
2011/12
Budget
2012/13
Planned
2013/14
Planned
2014/15
Planned
2015/16
PlannedTotal Project
SOURCE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR- - 32,000 - - - - 32,000
GRANTS & AWARDS- - 108,000 - - - - 108,000
TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS- - 140,000 - - - - 140,000
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2010/11
Estimated
2011/12
Budget
2012/13
Planned
2013/14
Planned
2014/15
Planned
2015/16
PlannedTotal Project
USE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GRANTS &AWARDS
Salaries and Benefits- - - - - - - -
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses- - 140,000 - - - - 140,000
TOTAL GRANTS &AWARDS- - 140,000 - - - - 140,000
TOTAL USE OF FUNDS- - 140,000 - - - - 140,000
*Total FY 2010/11 Carryforward-$
LIVE OAK MANOR PARK UPGRADESProject 831-3803
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