10 - Park ImprovementsPARKS AND TRAILS PROGRAM
D-1
PARK PROJECT DIRECTORY
3403 Blossom Hill Park Pathway Improvements D – 6
4403 Pedestrian Bridge to Sports Park D – 8
4607 Town Park Lighting Project D –10
4004 Oak Meadow Park Upgrades D –12
4603 Tree Trimming -Various Town Parks D –14
4606 Parks Reservation System Replacement D –16
4604 Parks Restroom Partition Upgrade D - 18
4605 Parks Playground Fibar Project D - 20
3404 Blossom Hill Park Upgrades D - 22
TRAIL PROJECT DIRECTORY
4503 Los Gatos Creek Trail Reconstruction - Charter Oaks D –28
4504 Open Space Trail Upgrades D - 30
4505 Highway 9 Pathway Connection to Los Gatos Creek Trail D - 32
PARKS AND TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
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PARKS AND TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
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LOS GATOS-SARATOGA RDLOS GATOS BLVD
E M AIN ST
HWY 17
HWY 17
N SANTA CRUZ AV
WINCHESTER BLVD
BLOSSOM HILL RD
LOS GATOS BLVD
HWY 85
KENNEDY RDSHANNON RD
LARK AV
LOS GATOS-ALMADEN RD
UNIVERSITY AV
WEDGEWOOD
KNOWLES
B
C
D
E, F, G & H ARE TOWN-WIDE PROJECTS
A, I
PROJECT LOCATIONS
A Blossom Hill Park Pathway Improvements
B Pedestrian Bridge to Sports Park
C Town Park Lighting Project
D Oak Meadow Park Upgrades
E Tree Trimming - Various Town Parks
F Parks Reservation System Replacement
G Parks Restroom Partition Upgrades
H Parks Playground Fibar Project
I Blossom Hill Park Upgrades
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
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PROGRAM SECTION DIRECTORY PAGE
3403 Blossom Hill Park Pathway Improvements D – 6
4403 Pedestrian Bridge to Sports Park D – 8
3803 Town Park Lighting Project D –10
4004 Oak Meadow Park Upgrades D –12
4603 Tree Trimming -Various Town Parks D –14
4606 Parks Reservation System Replacement D –16
4604 Parks Restroom Partition Upgrade D - 18
4605 Parks Playground Fibar Project D - 20
3404 Blossom Hill Park Upgrades D - 22
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-5
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, and
basketball or tennis court resurfacing; and park equipment or facility upgrades.
The Park Improvement Projects 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
PARKS
Carryforward Projects-
New Projects
3403Blossom Hill Park Pathway Improvements - 246,357 52,000 - - - 298,357
4004Oak Meadow Park Upgrades- - 250,000 - - - 250,000
4403Pedestrian Bridge to Sports Park- 350,000 450,000 - - - 800,000
4603Tree Trimming - Various Town Parks- 100,000 - - - - 100,000
4604Parks Restroom Partition Upgrades- 55,000 - - - - 55,000
4605Parks Playground Fibar Project- 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000
4606Parks Reservation System Replacement- 25,000 - - - - 25,000
4607Town Park Lighting Project- 150,000 - - - - 150,000
3404Blossom Hill Park Upgrades- - 30,000 - - - 30,000
Total Park Improvement Projects- 951,357 807,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 1,833,357
Total
Budgeted
2016/17
Budget
Expended Through
2012/13
2017/18
Budget
2013/14 Budget
& Carryfwd*
2014/15
Budget
2015/16
Budget
* Total FY 2012/13 Carryforward $59,488
Unfunded Projects
Civic Center Irrigation System Replacement & Upgrade
Turf Renovations, various parks
Oak Meadow Park Fencing Upgrades
Live Oak Manor New Security Lighting
Oak Meadow Park Turf Upgrades
Oak Meadow Park Restroom Expansion
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-6
LOS GATOS BLVD BLOSSOM
KENNEDY RD
SHANNON RDBlossom Hill Park
HILL RD
Project Name Blossom Hill Park Pathway Improvements
Project Number 831-3403
Department Parks & Public Works Project Manager Superintendent: Steve Regan
Description This project will widen and improve the existing pathway at Blossom Hill Park.
Location This project is located at Blossom Hill Park, which is at 16300 Blossom Hill Road.
Project
Background
Blossom Hill Park is one of the most heavily used parks in Town. In FY 2012/13, the Town
completed the Blossom Hill Road Improvements (Cherry Blossom Lane/Camino del Cerro) project, in
conjunction with the State’s Safe Routes to School grant. This project included the installation of new
sidewalk and bike pathways along Blossom Hill Road. As part of the project, frontage improvements
to Blossom Hill Park were completed, which included a parking lot with enhanced sidewalk access
points to the park. Additional updates to the asphalt pathway between Shannon Road and Hillbrook
Drive are being proposed.
This project will install new catch basins around the playground area to reduce the risk of flooding
along the pathway, and expand the existing asphalt pathway from 4’ to 8’ wide from the Shannon Road
parking lot to the playground area. This will improve access for people with physical disabilities and
provide a class I pedestrian and bicycle connection between Blossom Hill and Shannon Roads.
Additionally, the project will include repairing and widening sections of the pathway from Hillbrook
Drive to the restroom/concession facility.
Operating
Budget Impacts
This project will use staff time for construction inspection and management. The staff time for this
project is included in the department’s FY 2013/14 Operating Budget.
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-7
Project
Components &
Estimated
Timeline
Fall 2013 Design Project design & development
Spring 2014 Bid Process Project bidding & contract award
Winter 2014 Construction Project construction
Spring 2015 Completion Project completion
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
SOURCE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR- - 89,000 - - - - 89,000
GRANTS & AWARDS- - 157,357 52,000 - - - 209,357
TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS- - 246,357 52,000 - - - 298,357
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
USE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GRANTS &AWARDS
Salaries and Benefits- - - - - - - -
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses- - 246,357 52,000 - - - 298,357
TOTAL GRANTS &AWARDS- - 246,357 52,000 - - - 298,357
TOTAL USE OF FUNDS- - 246,357 52,000 - - - 298,357
*Total FY 2012/13 Carryforward59,488$
BLOSSOM HILL PARK PATHWAY IMPROVEMENTSProject 831-3403
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-8
HWY 17
WINCHESTER BLVDLOS GATOS BLVD
HWY 85
LARK AV
UNIVERSITY AV
930 UNIVERSITY AVE
Project Name Pedestrian Bridge to Sports Park Project Number 831-4403
Department Parks & Public Works Project Manager Superintendent: Steve Regan
Description This project will construct a pedestrian bridge from Los Gatos Creek Trail to the Creekside Sports Park
site, if approved by the Town Council following public and environmental review.
Location The project is located at 930 University Avenue.
Project
Background
The construction of the Creekside Sports Park was completed in fall 2012 and this facility has been in
service by the community, with increasing demand for its usage. The original Creekside Sports Park
concept included a bridge that would provide a connection for pedestrians and bicyclists from the Los
Gatos Creek Trail to the Creekside Sports Park, across the Los Gatos Creek. During the design
process, it was decided to proceed with the design and construction of the Creekside Sports Park, and
the bridge alignment would be studied separately in terms of alternative alignments, funding, etc.
This project will evaluate alignment alternatives for this bridge and a potential connection to
University Avenue and explore the possibilities of creating a pathway close to Vasona Lake, along
University Avenue, that would create loop around the lake and by the Creekside Sports Park.
Operating
Budget Impacts
This project will use staff time for construction inspection and management. The staff time for the first
phase of this project is included in the department’s FY 2013/14 Operating Budget
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-9
Project
Components &
Estimated
Timeline
Spring 2014 Design/Development Project design & development
Fall 2014 Bid process Project bidding & contract award
Spring 2015 Construction Project construction
Winter 2015 Completion Project completion
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
SOURCE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR- - 50,000 450,000 - - - 500,000
GRANTS & AWARDS- - 300,000 - - - - 300,000
TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS- - 350,000 450,000 - - - 800,000
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
USE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR
Salaries and Benefits- - - - - - - -
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses- - 50,000 450,000 - - - 500,000
TOTAL GFAR- - 50,000 450,000 - - - 500,000
GRANTS & AWARDS
Salaries and Benefits- - - - - - - -
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses- - 300,000 - - - - 300,000
TOTAL GRANTS & AWARDS- - 300,000 - - - - 300,000
TOTAL USE OF FUNDS- - 350,000 450,000 - - - 800,000
*Total FY 2012/13 Carryforward-$
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE TO SPORTS PARKProject 831-4403
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-10
Project Name Town Park Lighting Project Project Number 831-4607
Department Parks & Public Works Project Manager Superintendent: Steve Regan
Description This project will install new outdoor lighting in three Town parks - Blossom Hill Park, Howe’s Play
Lot and Live Oak Manor Park.
Location This project is located at Blossom Hill Park, Howe’s Play Lot and Live Oak Manor Park.
Project
Background
Blossom Hill Park, Howe’s Play Lot and Live Oak Manor Park received improvements in FY 2012/13.
The gravel pathway at Live Oak Manor Park was re-paved with asphalt to improve accessibility issues.
Blossom Hill Park received frontage improvements which included a dedicated parking lot; and the
concrete pathway at Howe’s Play Lot was replaced, enhancing accessibility issues.
This project will replace the existing pathway lighting systems at the three above parks. The existing
lighting systems are part of the original electrical infrastructure and are approximately 40 years old. A
number of the light pole standards are rusting at the base and foundation, and electrical wiring
continues to fail due to deterioration and age. This project will install new LED lighting components,
including foundation and wiring, so that the new park pathways will have sufficient energy efficient
lighting.
Operating
Budget Impacts
Staff time for design and oversight of this project is addressed in the FY 2013/14 Operating Budget.
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-11
Project
Components &
Estimated
Timeline
Fall 2013 Design Project design & development
Winter 2013 Bid Process Project bidding & contract award
Spring 2014 Construction Project construction
Fall 2014 Completion Project completion
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
SOURCE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR- - 150,000 - - - - 150,000
TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS- - 150,000 - - - - 150,000
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
USE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR
Salaries and Benefits- - - - - - -
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses- - 150,000 - - - - 150,000
TOTAL GFAR- - - - - - 150,000
TOTAL USE OF FUNDS- - 150,000 - - - - 150,000
*Total FY 2012/13 Carryforward-$
TOWN PARK LIGHTING PROJECTProject 831-4607
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-12
LOS GATOS BLVDHWY 17N SANTA CRUZ AVUNIVERSITY AV
Oak
Meadow
Park
BLOSSOM HILL RD
Project Name Oak Meadow Park Upgrades Project Number 831-4004
Department Parks & Public Works Project Manager Superintendent: Steve Regan
Description This project repairs and replaces the irrigation system, installs new sod, and new section of concrete
pathway.
Location The project is located at Oak Meadow Park, which is at 233 Blossom Hill Road.
Project
Background
Oak Meadow park is the most highly utilized park in Los Gatos. Due to its location, size and wide
range of recreational opportunities, it is utilized by many individuals and organized groups. 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. The improvements have included
construction of an asphalt pathway around the turf area, sidewalk, parking lot repairs, and renovations
of picnic areas #1 and #2.
Continuing with the improvements, this project will replace an aging turf irrigation system to include
the replacement of the existing turf area, in addition to adding landscape in the parking lot median
islands.
Operating
Budget Impacts
This project will use staff time for construction inspection and management. The staff time for this
project will be included in the department’s FY 2014/15 Operating Budget.
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-13
Project
Components &
Estimated
Timeline
Spring 2014 Design Project design & development
Fall 2014 Bid Process Project bidding & contract award
Winter 2015 Construction Project construction
Summer 2015 Completion Project completion
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
SOURCE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR- - - 250,000 - - - 250,000
TOTAL GFAR- - - 250,000 - - - 250,000
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
USE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR
Salaries and Benefits- - - - - - - -
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses- - - 250,000 - - - 250,000
TOTAL GFAR- - - 250,000 - - - 250,000
TOTAL USE OF FUNDS- - - 250,000 - - - 250,000
*Total FY 2012/13 Carryforward-$
OAK MEADOW PARK UPGRADESProject 831-4004
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-14
Project Name Tree Trimming - Various Town Parks Project Number 831-4603
Department Parks & Public Works Project Manager Superintendent: Steve Regan
Description This project will provide funding for contractual tree trimming work at various Town parks.
Location This project is located at various parks in Los Gatos.
Project
Background
The Town has performed tree trimming activities at various park locations near playgrounds in an
effort to reduce failing limbs and decrease public liability as part of the annual street tree trimming
contract. A number of parks require major tree trimming to existing trees located in the turf areas and
adjacent to residential properties. This project will improve the overall structure of existing trees, and
assist with the identification of deceased or failing trees that require removal.
Operating
Budget Impacts
This project will use staff time for construction inspection and management. The staff time for this
project is included in the department’s FY 2013/14 Operating Budget.
TOWN-WIDE
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-15
Project
Components &
Estimated
Timeline
Summer 2013 Scope of work Project development
Fall 2013 Bid Process Project bidding & contract award
Winter 2013 Commencement Project commencement
Spring 2014 Completion Project completion
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
SOURCE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR- - 100,000 - - - - 100,000
TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS- - 100,000 - - - - 100,000
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
USE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR
Salaries and Benefits
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses- - 100,000 - - - - 100,000
TOTAL GFAR- - 100,000 - - - - 100,000
TOTAL USE OF FUNDS- - 100,000 - - - - 100,000
*Total FY 2012/13 Carryforward-$
TREE TRIMMING - VARIOUS TOWN PARKSProject 831-4603
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-16
Project Name Parks Reservation System Replacement Project Number 831-4606
Department Parks & Public Works Project Manager Superintendent: Steve Regan
Description This project replaces the existing online parks reservation program with a more efficient, user friendly
system.
Location This project will be completed online using the new software system.
Project
Background
The Town started using its existing online parks reservation program in 2008. The program was an
appropriate program at the time because it could handle basic reservation requests. Since then, the
number of users has increased, along with the number of reservations booked. The current program
does not offer customization options, which would enable Town staff to manage and process
reservations more efficiently.
The staff looked for alternative programs and found a few options that are set on .net platform, which
is the current standard for all web-based programs. New program features, such as customized reports
and administrative tools, will give staff options to process reservations more efficiently. Additionally,
it will offer a more user friendly interface, giving community members that book park reservations
online a better customer experience.
Operating
Budget Impacts
This project will use staff time for coordination and management. The staff time for this project is
included in the department’s FY 2013/14 Operating Budget.
TOWN-WIDE
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-17
Project
Components &
Estimated
Timeline
Summer 2013
Selection Review and select a suitable software program
Winter 2013 Implementation Install new program & test and train staff for Spring 2014 park
use season
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
SOURCE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR- - 25,000 - - - - 25,000
TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS- - 25,000 - - - - 25,000
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
USE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR
Salaries and Benefits- - - - - - - -
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses- - 25,000 - - - - 25,000
TOTAL GFAR- - 25,000 - - - - 25,000
TOTAL USE OF FUNDS- - 25,000 - - - - 25,000
*Total FY 2012/13 Carryforward-$
PARKS RESERVATION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT Project 831-4606
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-18
Project Name Parks Restroom Partition Upgrades Project Number 831-4604
Department Parks & Public Works Project Manager Superintendent: Steve Regan
Description This project will replace restroom partitions and doors at various Town parks.
Location This project will be completed at several parks, including Balzar Field, Blossom Hill Park, Belgatos
Park and Oak Meadow Park.
Project
Background
Current Town park restroom partitions in several parks do not comply with current safety standards
and building codes, such as the inclusion of baby changing stations in public restrooms. This project
will replace the old partitions and improve the current restroom infrastructure so that it is current with
building code compliance regulations and ensure ADA compliance.
Operating
Budget Impacts
This project will use staff time for construction inspection and management. The staff time for this
project is included in the department’s FY 2013/14 Operating Budget.
TOWN-WIDE
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-19
Project
Components &
Estimated
Timeline
Fall 2013 Design Project design & development
Winter 2013 Bid Process Project bidding & contract award
Spring 2014 Construction Project construction
Spring 2014 Completion Project completion
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
SOURCE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR- - 55,000 - - - - 55,000
TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS- - 55,000 - - - - 55,000
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
USE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR
Salaries and Benefits- - - - - - -
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses- - 55,000 - - - - 55,000
TOTAL GFAR- - 55,000 - - - - 55,000
TOTAL USE OF FUNDS- - 55,000 - - - - 55,000
*Total FY 2012/13 Carryforward-$
PARKS RESTROOM PARTITION UPGRADESProject 831-4604
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-20
Project Name Parks Playground Fibar Project Project Number 831-4605
Department Parks & Public Works Project Manager Superintendent: Steve Regan
Description This project will replace fibar material at all Town playgrounds.
Location This project will be completed at various parks in Los Gatos.
Project
Background
A number of Town parks have playground structures that are heavily used by children and their
families. Playground safety codes require that the fibar material be spread under and around
playground structures to prevent injury to children.
Fibar replacement is required when the material is below a specific depth near the playground
structure. Fibar is a wood product that degrades over time based on foot traffic and weather
conditions. This material should be replaced on a regular, as needed basis. This project replaces fibar
materials at multiple Town playgrounds.
Operating
Budget Impacts
This project will use staff time for construction inspection and management. The staff time for this
project is included in the department’s FY 2013/14 Operating Budget.
TOWN-WIDE
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-21
Project
Components &
Estimated
Timeline
Summer 2013 Scope of work Project development
Fall 2013 Bid Process Project bidding & contract award
Winter 2013 Construction Project construction
Winter 2013 Completion Project completion
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
SOURCE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR- - 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000
TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS- - 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
USE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR
Salaries and Benefits- - - - - - - -
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses- - 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000
TOTAL GFAR- - 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000
TOTAL USE OF FUNDS- - 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000
*Total FY 2012/13 Carryforward-$
PARKS PLAYGROUND FIBAR PROJECTProject 831-4605
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-22
LOS GATOS BLVD BLOSSOM
KENNEDY RD
SHANNON RDBlossom Hill Park
HILL RD
Project Name Blossom Hill Park Upgrades
Project Number 831-3404
Department Parks & Public Works Project Manager Superintendent: Steve Regan
Description This project will install a new water meter and irrigation system on the Shannon Road side of the park
and install landscape improvements throughout the park.
Location This project is located at Blossom Hill Park, which is at 16300 Blossom Hill Road.
Project
Background
Blossom Hill Park is one of the most heavily used parks in Town. In FY 2012/13, the Town
completed the Blossom Hill Road Improvements (Cherry Blossom Lane/Camino del Cerro) project, in
conjunction with the State’s Safe Routes to School grant. This project included the installation of new
sidewalk and bike pathways along Blossom Hill Road. As part of the project, frontage improvements
to Blossom Hill Park were completed, which included a parking lot with enhanced sidewalk access
points to the park. Additional updates to the asphalt pathway between Shannon Road and Hillbrook
Drive are being proposed.
This project will install a new water meter and irrigation system near the Shannon Road parking lot.
There is currently no existing water irrigation system near the parking lot to service the perimeter of
the lot and the parking lot islands. Trees and other landscaping will also be installed as part of this
project.
Operating
Budget Impacts
This project will use staff time for construction inspection and management. The staff time for this
project will be included in the FY 2014/15 Operating Budget.
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Park Improvement Projects
D-23
Project
Components &
Estimated
Timeline
Fall 2013 Design Project design & development
Spring 2014 Bid Process Project bidding & contract award
Winter 2014 Construction Project construction
Spring 2015 Completion Project completion
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
SOURCE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR- - - 30,000 - - - 30,000
TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS- - - 30,000 - - - 30,000
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
USE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR
Salaries and Benefits- - - - - - - -
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses- - - 30,000 - - - 30,000
TOTAL GFAR- - - 30,000 - - - 30,000
TOTAL USE OF FUNDS- - - 30,000 - - - 30,000
*Total FY 2012/13 Carryforward-$
BLOSSOM HILL PARK UPGRADESProject 831-3404
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Park Improvement Projects
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Trail Improvement Projects
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LOS GATOS-SARATOGA RDLOS GATOS BLVD
E M AIN S T
HWY 17
HW Y 17
N SANTA CRUZ AV
WINCHESTER BLVD
BLOSSOM HILL RD
LOS GATOS BLVD
HWY 85
KENNEDY RDSHANNON RD
LARK AV
LOS GATOS-ALMADEN RD
UNIVERSITY AV
WEDGEWOOD
KNOWLES
A
"B" IS A TOWN-WIDE PROJECT
C
PROJECT LOCATIONS
A Los Gatos Creek Trail Reconstruction - Charter Oaks
B Open Space Trail Upgrades
C Highway 9 Pathway Connection to Los Gatos Creek Trail
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PROGRAM SECTION DIRECTORY PAGE
4503 Los Gatos Creek Trail Reconstruction - Charter Oaks D –28
4504 Open Space Trail Upgrades D - 30
4505 Highway 9 Pathway Connection to Los Gatos Creek Trail D - 32
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The Parks Program’s Trail Improvement Projects section contains Capital Improvement Program projects that construct,
repair, or improve a Town trail as the primary scope of work. Typical trail improvement projects include pathway
construction or resurfacing.
The Parks Program section does not have ongoing programs; all projects are considered one-time identified body of work
projects. One-time park improvement projects are prioritized based on health and safety issues, available funding sources,
infrastructure impacts, project costs, and community impacts.
Los Gatos does have a Park Construction Tax Revenue as a designated funding source for the Park operating program
budget, however tax receipts are limited to approximately $11,000 per year, not sufficient for a capital program. In addition
to GFAR funding, grants, in-lieu fees, CDBG funds and donations are pursued and utilized for trail improvements when
available.
TRAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS SUMMARY
Carryforward Projects
New Projects
4503Los Gatos Creek Trail Reconstruction - Charter Oaks- - 250,000 - - - 250,000
4504Open Space Trail Upgrades- 250,000 - - - - 250,000
4505Highway 9 Pathway Connection to LG Creek Trail- - 800,000 - - - 800,000
Total Trail Improvement Projects- 250,000 1,050,000 - - - 1,300,000
2015/16
Budget
Expended Through
2012/13
2016/17
Budget
2013/14 Budget
& Carryfwd*
Total
Budgeted
2014/15
Budget
2017/18
Budget
* Total FY 2012/13 Carryforward $ 0.00
Unfunded Projects
Los Gatos Creek Trail Resurfacing
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HWY 17
WINCHESTER BLVD
HWY 85
LARK AV
WEDGEWOOD
KNOWLES
Project Name Los Gatos Creek Trail Reconstruction -
Charter Oaks
Project Number 831-4503
Department Parks & Public Works Project Manager Superintendent: Steve Regan
Description This project will reconstruct a section of Los Gatos Creek Trail along Charter Oaks Drive.
Location This project is located at the Los Gatos Creek Trail, north of Lark Avenue.
Project
Background
The Los Gatos Creek Trail, north of Lark Avenue near Highway 85, experiences flooding during
periods of heavy rainfall. This section of trail is situated close to the creek level, and flooding has been
a chronic problem for this section of the trail. This proposed project will reconstruct the trail by raising
its vertical alignment and constructing embankments to protect the trail surface in times of high water
in the creek.
Operating
Budget Impacts
This project will use staff time for construction inspection and management. The staff time for this
project will be included in the FY 2014/15 Operating Budget.
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Project
Components &
Estimated
Timeline
Spring 2014 Design Project design & development
Summer 2014 Bid Process Project bidding & contract award
Fall 2014 Construction Project construction
Spring 2015 Completion Project completion
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
SOURCE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFARCommunity Benefit- - - 250,000 - - - 250,000
TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS- - - 250,000 - - - 250,000
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
USE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR
Salaries and Benefits- - - - - - - -
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses- - - 250,000 - - - 250,000
TOTAL GFAR- - - 250,000 - - - 250,000
TOTAL USE OF FUNDS- - - 250,000 - - - 250,000
*Total FY 2012/13 Carryforward-$
LOS GATOS CREEK TRAIL RECONSTRUCTION - CHARTER OAKSProject 832-4503
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Trail Improvement Projects
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Project Name Open Space Trail Upgrades Project Number 831-4504
Department Parks & Public Works Project Manager Superintendent: Steve Regan
Description This project will repair and replace old damaged retaining walls, fences, and embankments along the
trails in the Town’s open spaces.
Location This project is located at Santa Rosa Open Space, Heinz Open Space and Belgatos Park.
Project
Background
The Town has a number of open space preserves that are under its jurisdiction. There are several public
trail networks that traverse the open space preserves in the hillsides. The aging process has deteriorated
a number of retaining walls and embankments along some trail sections. Without proper repair and
replacement, the possibility of failure of the trails will increase greatly. This project will repair and
replace several retaining walls that are supporting the trails and their embankments. In addition, this
project will improve the drainage system around the retaining walls to prevent further erosion of the
trails.
Operating
Budget Impacts
This project will use staff time for construction inspection and management. The staff time for this
project is included in the department’s FY 2013/14 Operating Budget.
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Trail Improvement Projects
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Project
Components &
Estimated
Timeline
Summer 2013 Design Project design & development
Fall 2013 Bid Process Project bidding & contract award
Winter 2013 Construction Project construction
Spring 2014 Completion Project completion
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
SOURCE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAROpen Space Reserve Funds- - 250,000 - - - - 250,000
TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS- - 250,000 - - - - 250,000
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
USE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR
Salaries and Benefits- - - - - - - -
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses- - 250,000 - - - - 250,000
TOTAL GFAR- - 250,000 - - - - 250,000
TOTAL USE OF FUNDS- - 250,000 - - - - 250,000
*Total FY 2012/13 Carryforward-$
OPEN SPACE TRAIL UPGRADESProject 832-4504
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Project Name Highway 9 Pathway Connection to Los
Gatos Creek Trail
Project Number 831-4505
Department Parks & Public Works Project Manager Superintendent: Steve Regan
Description This project will construct a pathway and bridge from Highway 9 to the Los Gatos Creek Trail.
Location This project is located at Highway 9 near University Avenue.
Project
Background
In order to access the Los Gatos Creek Trail, trail users must cross the Highway 9 intersection at
University Avenue. This particular intersection has heavy volumes of motor vehicle traffic and is
difficult to cross. Construction of two (2) trail connections from Highway 9 to Los Gatos Creek Trail
will greatly improve the access to the trail for pedestrians and bicyclists. The first link (on the north
side) will start at sidewalk near the Wraight Avenue and Highway 9 intersection, and run parallel to the
Highway 9 overpass in the easterly direction. In order to access the trail from the south side, a
pedestrian bridge will need to be constructed to connect west and east sides of the channel. The second
link will start at the Highway 9 and Highway 17 north merger, and arc northwards to the Los Gatos
Creek Trail. The total estimated length of extension is 450 ft.
Operating
Budget Impacts
This project will use staff time for construction inspection and management. The staff time for this
project and will be included in the FY 2014/15 Operating Budget.
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Project
Components &
Estimated
Timeline
Fall 2014 Design Project design & development
Spring 2015 Bid Process Project bidding & contract award
Summer 2015 Construction Project construction
Spring 2016 Completion Project completion
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
SOURCE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR- - - 80,000 - - - 80,000
GRANTS & AWARDS- - - 720,000 - - - 720,000
TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS- - - 800,000 - - - 800,000
Prior Yrs
Actuals
2012/13
Estimated
2013/14
Budget
2014/15
Proposed
2015/16
Proposed
2016/17
Proposed
2017/18
Proposed
Total
Project
USE OF FUNDS& Carryfwd *
GFAR
Salaries and Benefits- - - - - - - -
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses- - - 80,000 - - - 80,000
TOTAL GFAR- - - 80,000 - - - 80,000
GRANTS & AWARDS
Salaries and Benefits- - - - - - - -
Services/Supplies/Equipment- - - - - - - -
Site Acquisition & Preparation- - - - - - - -
Consultant Services- - - - - - - -
Project Construction Expenses- - - 720,000 - - - 720,000
TOTAL GRANTS & AWARDS- - - 720,000 - - - 720,000
TOTAL USE OF FUNDS- - - 800,000 - - - 800,000
*Total FY 2012/13 Carryforward-$
HIGHWAY 9 PATHWAY CONNECTION TO LOS GATOS CREEK TRAILProject 831-4505
PARKS & TRAILS PROGRAM
Trail Improvement Projects
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