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EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET r; <br /> 4 <br /> PROJECT TITLE: <br /> - Adopt the proposed ordinance Consent COUNCIL BILL# 2Bc —(Q <br /> creating a special improvement X Action Originating Department Parks <br /> project entitled "Grand Avenue 3/15/06 First Reading Contact Person Susan Francisco <br /> Park Sustainable Maintenance 3/22/06 Second Reading Phone Number Ext 8343 <br /> Renovation", Fund 354, 3/29/06 Third Reading FOR AGENDA OF March 15, 2006 <br /> Program 026. N/A Public Hearing <br /> Initialed by: <br /> Department Head <br /> CAA <br /> Council President <br /> Location Preceding Action Attachments Department(s)Approval <br /> Grand Avenue Park Budget Committee 2/21 Proposed Ordinance Admin <br /> Project Timeline Parks <br /> Amount Budgeted $250,000 <br /> Expenditure Required $250,000 Account Number(s): Fund 354, Program 026 <br /> Budget Remaining <br /> Additional Required <br /> DETAILED SUMMARY STATEMENT: <br /> Created in 1906, Grand Avenue Park is one of the city's most cherished open spaces and is celebrating its <br /> one hundred year anniversary this year. The Everett Improvement Company sold land for the park to the City <br /> of Everett for the legal fee of$1.00. With a sweeping view of Puget Sound, the park is currently in need of <br /> improved overlooks, replacement of old lights with new fixtures that capture the historic character of the <br /> neighborhood,widened walking paths with improved ADA accessibility, improved planting beds and <br /> sidewalk improvements. Roadside bollards capturing historical characteristics will be placed roadside to <br /> prevent vandalism and damage to the Park. The existing hedge will gradually be replaced by the Parks <br /> Department with lower growing plant material that will provide a more kempt presence and will require less <br /> maintenance. A careful and gradual replacement of the hedge will protect the structural integrity of the bank. <br /> Three neighborhood planning meetings and design charettes have been held for community involvement. <br /> This project will include new lighting, walking paths, sidewalk improvement, bollards,improved planting <br /> beds <br /> RECOMMENDATION (Exact action requested of Council): <br /> Adopt the proposed ordinance creating a special improvement project entitled "Grand Avenue Park <br /> Sustainable Maintenance Renovation", Fund 354, Program 026. <br /> 9 <br />