COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Department of Public Works

 

DATE:

February 27, 2008

BOARD MEETING DATE:

March 11, 2008

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

 

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

James C. Porter, Director of Public Works

SUBJECT:

Construction of a New Meadow View Playground at the
Junipero Serra County Park (Project No. P12P2)

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a resolution adopting plans and specifications including conformance with prevailing wage scale requirements, and calling for sealed proposals for the construction of a new playground at the Junipero Serra County Park, San Bruno, California.

 

VISION ALIGNMENT:

Commitment: Ensure basic health and safety for all.

Goal 7: Maintain and enhance the public safety of all residents and visitors.

 

Construction of a new playground at Junipero Serra County Park that meets current standards will minimize the risk of injuries while providing an interactive play structure for children.

 

BACKGROUND:

Previous Board Action

Authorized the application of Proposition 12 and 40 grants to help finance the construction of the new playground. Proposition 12, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 is intended to revive state stewardship of natural resources by investing in neighborhood parks and state parks, clean water protection and coastal beaches and scenic areas. The Board approved acceptance of these per capita grant funds on March 7, 2000 (Resolution #064654). Proposition 40, the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 is intended to acquire and develop properties of the State Park system, to acquire and develop neighborhood, community, and regional parks and recreational areas, for land, air, and water conservation programs, including acquisition for these purposes and to acquire, restore, preserve and interpret California’s historical and cultural resources. The Board approved acceptance of these Roberti-Z’berg-Harris grant funds on November 9, 2004 (Resolution #067027).

 

DISCUSSION:

In January 2000, the Parks Department completed a playground safety audit in which the Meadow View Playground was found to be non-compliant with State of California Playground Safety Standards. The playground was subsequently removed, leaving no other playground equipment in the upper area of the park. This area provides an ideal location for a playground with access onto a large meadow area, spectacular views, and nearby picnic areas and shelter building.

 

The new playground will be fully accessible, will be compliant with Americans With Disabilities Act Playground Standards and California Playground Safety Standards, and will accommodate both the 2-5 year old and the 5-12 year old age groups.

 

A resolution has been approved as to form by County Counsel and the Director of Parks Department concurs with the recommendations.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

The estimated construction cost of the project is $570,000 and an appropriation has been established in the 2007/2008 Capital Projects Budget that is financed by Proposition 12 and 40 Grants. These grant funds are received on a reimbursable basis, and the project will initially be financed with Parks Acquisition and Development Funds.

 

There is no impact to the General Fund.